September 2021 - Citizenship Applications

[Raj_Bangalore]

Hello,
I read the book 3 times and I practiced on this website https://www.testcitizenship.ca/.
we are not allowed to shared the questions we got during the test. But my advice is to read the book.

Okay. Thanks for the information.

 

[Raj_Bangalore]

It’s good to know and remember basic stuff like the Prime minister of Canada, Governor General and your own provincial political figures.
Go thru the book at least 2-3 times, underline important material with pencil, make notes there, a lot of questions on exam are worded differently but they are 100% from the book. Consider the book as your ONLY guide to the exam.

Sure. Thanks a lot for the information.

 

[reCan]

Hey Guys, Any one getting your application processed from Kitchener office? I gave my test in First week of Feb, still all In Progress (other than Test). Just wanted to know how is the status for others?

 

[Mthornt]

Be careful with sharing specific questions. Not to be the Discover Canada police, but the instructions pretty specifically state that any sharing of information or questions from the test is strictly prohibited.

 

[shallowpurple]

I had a quick question - We are a family applicant for Canada citizenship - myself, spouse and kids. I am the principal applicant for Citizenship application filed in Sept 2020. As of March 2022, we have got decision made in ECAS and waiting for getting invitation of Oath ceremony.

We have filed income tax in Canada as resident from 2017,2018, 2019 and 2020. I am about to file 2021 and I have the option to file tax as Non-resident of Canada (part year resident of US) claiming departure from Canada in 2021 (exit tax is negligible) and acquisition of tax residency in US. This could result in some tax benefit (since the marginal tax rate in US is less than in Canada). Spouse also works and would continue to claim tax residency in Canada (and along with kids have stayed in Canada). I did speak to accountant/CPA but they have no clue about citizenship application.

I am wondering if claiming tax residency in US in 2021 (and subsequent departure from Canada in 2021) would have any impact on my Citizenship application (which was submitted in Spet 2020) and for which we are waiting for Invitation for Oath Ceremony?

Other option is to just claim tax residency in Canada (possible since spouse family still remains in Canada and pay full taxes there) and consider my job in US as temporary work assignment.

Looking for guidance

 

[rarrukjw]

Hello all,
I just passed online test
and just received Citizenship test completed mail by automatically sent from IRCC.

 

[BogusApplicant]

I had a quick question - We are a family applicant for Canada citizenship - myself, spouse and kids. I am the principal applicant for Citizenship application filed in Sept 2020. As of March 2022, we have got decision made in ECAS and waiting for getting invitation of Oath ceremony.

We have filed income tax in Canada as resident from 2017,2018, 2019 and 2020. I am about to file 2021 and I have the option to file tax as Non-resident of Canada (part year resident of US) claiming departure from Canada in 2021 (exit tax is negligible) and acquisition of tax residency in US. This could result in some tax benefit (since the marginal tax rate in US is less than in Canada). Spouse also works and would continue to claim tax residency in Canada (and along with kids have stayed in Canada). I did speak to accountant/CPA but they have no clue about citizenship application.

I am wondering if claiming tax residency in US in 2021 (and subsequent departure from Canada in 2021) would have any impact on my Citizenship application (which was submitted in Spet 2020) and for which we are waiting for Invitation for Oath Ceremony?

Other option is to just claim tax residency in Canada (possible since spouse family still remains in Canada and pay full taxes there) and consider my job in US as temporary work assignment.

Looking for guidance

If your wife and children stay in Canada, you will be considered "Deemed Resident" because you have "Significant Ties" to Canada, and will have to pay taxes as a Canadian resident - CRA will refund taxes you pay in the US. Of course, this is my understanding after discussing with certified accountant specialising in cross-border taxation. Discuss with an accountant who specialises in such cases to get real advise.

 

[reCan]

I had a quick question - We are a family applicant for Canada citizenship - myself, spouse and kids. I am the principal applicant for Citizenship application filed in Sept 2020. As of March 2022, we have got decision made in ECAS and waiting for getting invitation of Oath ceremony.

We have filed income tax in Canada as resident from 2017,2018, 2019 and 2020. I am about to file 2021 and I have the option to file tax as Non-resident of Canada (part year resident of US) claiming departure from Canada in 2021 (exit tax is negligible) and acquisition of tax residency in US. This could result in some tax benefit (since the marginal tax rate in US is less than in Canada). Spouse also works and would continue to claim tax residency in Canada (and along with kids have stayed in Canada). I did speak to accountant/CPA but they have no clue about citizenship application.

I am wondering if claiming tax residency in US in 2021 (and subsequent departure from Canada in 2021) would have any impact on my Citizenship application (which was submitted in Spet 2020) and for which we are waiting for Invitation for Oath Ceremony?

Other option is to just claim tax residency in Canada (possible since spouse family still remains in Canada and pay full taxes there) and consider my job in US as temporary work assignment.

Looking for guidance

A tricky situation. My opinion is as below,
1) Once Decision made status is made, there should be no issue as far as #2 is done.
2) You have submitted a webform notifying CIC that you are away from country for more than 2 weeks (or your situation) .

So basically CRA tax residency status should not matter.

I am sharing based on my judgement and not to be considered a conclusive opinion. If you want a firm answer better to consult a immigration lawyer.

 

[reCan]

A tricky situation. My opinion is as below,
1) Once Decision made status is made, there should be no issue as far as #2 is done.
2) You have submitted a webform notifying CIC that you are away from country for more than 2 weeks (or your situation) .

So basically CRA tax residency status should not matter.

I am sharing based on my judgement and not to be considered a conclusive opinion. If you want a firm answer better to consult a immigration lawyer.

 

[thuong]

Any online applicant has no update so far after AOR like me?

 

[harirajmohan]

I had a quick question - We are a family applicant for Canada citizenship - myself, spouse and kids. I am the principal applicant for Citizenship application filed in Sept 2020. As of March 2022, we have got decision made in ECAS and waiting for getting invitation of Oath ceremony.

We have filed income tax in Canada as resident from 2017,2018, 2019 and 2020. I am about to file 2021 and I have the option to file tax as Non-resident of Canada (part year resident of US) claiming departure from Canada in 2021 (exit tax is negligible) and acquisition of tax residency in US. This could result in some tax benefit (since the marginal tax rate in US is less than in Canada). Spouse also works and would continue to claim tax residency in Canada (and along with kids have stayed in Canada). I did speak to accountant/CPA but they have no clue about citizenship application.

I am wondering if claiming tax residency in US in 2021 (and subsequent departure from Canada in 2021) would have any impact on my Citizenship application (which was submitted in Spet 2020) and for which we are waiting for Invitation for Oath Ceremony?

Other option is to just claim tax residency in Canada (possible since spouse family still remains in Canada and pay full taxes there) and consider my job in US as temporary work assignment.

Looking for guidance

Your tax filing status is based on your situation. As you have your spouse in Canada then i think you need to file as deemed resident and end up paying additional taxes(as if you were a resident).
This is nothing to do with your citizenship application filed or not.
Your tax filing status is based on what your residency during last year end. So per my understanding, you cannot now just simply choose tax filing status for last year irrelevant of whether you/spouse resides in Canada this year.

 

[a_tkd]

Any online applicant has no update so far after AOR like me?

No update since AOR on November 23, 2021

 

[cit2022]

Any online applicant has no update so far after AOR like me?

Same here. No update since AOR on Dec 6, 2021.

 

[Raj_Bangalore]

Any online applicant has no update so far after AOR like me?

When was your AOR?

 

[nav586]

Same here. No update since AOR on Dec 6, 2021.

same here no update after AOR : dec 8 2021.