Of course. But evidently they do some sort of pre-AOR check too otherwise you wouldn't see applications getting returned before even getting AOR.
May 2023 - Citizenship Applications
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Dayum. This is why I hate dealing with IRCC. There's some older post where someone complained to their MP and then someone from Sydney called them on the phone for physical presence-related issue.
I just applied in May and I put the PCC I used during my PR application... however, immediately after I received AOR this month, I was asked to send them PCC for that country. At first I thought perhaps they didn't receive it because their reason was "blank or wrong document".. so I resubmitted the same thing immediate. However, after reading some forums, people said it is valid for 1 year and Canada requires a more recent PCC. I immediately requested for a new PCC and got it the next day and send another webform with the new PCC.
I just received the generic confirmation email that it has been received. I called IRCC to be sure but the agent just told me that as long as I got that email, they have received it and when an agent is working on my file, they will upload it to my file.
I also read somewhere a few days ago that you can also explain why you do not need to submit one which I could have done because that was my country of residence for 7 years so apparently I didn't need to get a new PCC if I explained that. You might be lucky not to get a PCC request.
I just got an update. Background completed.
Online Application: May 3 (Single)
AOR: May 25th (Additional documents required: Passport Copy and passport gap explanation)
GU: June 20
Background completed: June 19th (updated June 21st)
I mailed my additional documents on May 25th and delivered on May 31st but the tracker still shows next step send us additional information. How do I know if they received it?
Online Application: May 3 (Single)
AOR: May 25th (Additional documents required: Passport Copy and passport gap explanation)
GU: June 20
Background completed: June 19th (updated June 21st)
I mailed my additional documents on May 25th and delivered on May 31st but the tracker still shows next step send us additional information. How do I know if they received it?
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I got my application returned today with error: "You uploaded a foreign ID with your permanent resident card (PR card)."
I used my PR Card as Personal ID1 and the Bio page of my passport as Personal ID2. Apparently, PR can't be used unless the second piece of ID was issued by the Canadian government.
My question; Can I use OHIP card as a Personal ID2 given that It doesn't show the complete name as in the passport? It shows the first, Initial of the middle name, and last name only.
I used my PR Card as Personal ID1 and the Bio page of my passport as Personal ID2. Apparently, PR can't be used unless the second piece of ID was issued by the Canadian government.
My question; Can I use OHIP card as a Personal ID2 given that It doesn't show the complete name as in the passport? It shows the first, Initial of the middle name, and last name only.