What to do regarding Oath date - living in USA under J1 Visa right now

[dranzer19]

Hi,

My oath was scheduled for mid December. The problem is that I am currently in USA under J1 Visa (working job here) for another 1-2 years and am working here so cannot stay in Canada for Oath, Citizenship certificate and then passport.

I am thinking to do this: Travel to Canada before Oath day and attend the virtual ceremony and destroy the PR card. Then travel back to USA. Wait for certificate to be mailed to my Canadian address on file and have it mailed to me here in USA by my relative. Then apply for Canadian passport using citizenship certificate here in USA.

- Is there anything wrong with this approach? Is this the best approach in my situation?
- Rather than virtual, if I request in-person ceremony how much delay would there be for them to arrange it? Asking if anyone has done this so I can get certificate right after oath ceremony to bring to USA with me.

 

[smash1984]

Hi,

My oath was scheduled for mid December. The problem is that I am currently in USA under J1 Visa (working job here) for another 1-2 years and am working here so cannot stay in Canada for Oath, Citizenship certificate and then passport.

I am thinking to do this: Travel to Canada before Oath day and attend the virtual ceremony and destroy the PR card. Then travel back to USA. Wait for certificate to be mailed to my Canadian address on file and have it mailed to me here in USA by my relative. Then apply for Canadian passport using citizenship certificate here in USA.

- Is there anything wrong with this approach? Is this the best approach in my situation?
- Rather than virtual, if I request in-person ceremony how much delay would there be for them to arrange it? Asking if anyone has done this so I can get certificate right after oath ceremony to bring to USA with me.

I think your plan is fine.

I am not sure if having in person ceremony will expedite your citizenship certificate

 

[A_S]

Hi,

My oath was scheduled for mid December. The problem is that I am currently in USA under J1 Visa (working job here) for another 1-2 years and am working here so cannot stay in Canada for Oath, Citizenship certificate and then passport.

I am thinking to do this: Travel to Canada before Oath day and attend the virtual ceremony and destroy the PR card. Then travel back to USA. Wait for certificate to be mailed to my Canadian address on file and have it mailed to me here in USA by my relative. Then apply for Canadian passport using citizenship certificate here in USA.

- Is there anything wrong with this approach? Is this the best approach in my situation?
- Rather than virtual, if I request in-person ceremony how much delay would there be for them to arrange it? Asking if anyone has done this so I can get certificate right after oath ceremony to bring to USA with me.

Agree with smash1984 !
There is a little gamble with requesting for in-person as we move closer towards holidays and without knowing the current queue for in person Oath at Ottawa. Let us assume they accept your request and you get an invite soon, you will receive the certificate on the day of the ceremony. Cheers !!

 

[dranzer19]

@smash1984 With in-person ceremony, they give you the certificate at the end of it. But yes, I am not sure how long they will take to schedule an in-person ceremony.

@A_S Yeah I hadn't considered the holidays possibly delaying it. I guess I will go ahead and stick to my plan as it seems the fastest and most feasible.

Thank you both for your input!