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October 2024 - Citizenship Applications

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
6,900
2,807
Yes, I know the dates. I previously stayed for more than 183 days in India during COVID-19. Now I am going to visit for 2 months. That means I can get the PCC from India while I am there. right?

I do not have any other countries to submit PCC from.
You already did not submit for the Covid-19 travel you did while submitting your application?
 

Kiranmayi

Hero Member
Jul 18, 2013
923
40
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
02-02-2015
IELTS Request
Send with Application
Med's Done....
15-12-2015 (upfront)
Passport Req..
29-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
10-03-2016
LANDED..........
16-03-2016
You already did not submit for the Covid-19 travel you did while submitting your application?
No, I did not submit it, that's why they asked me to submit one.
 

christina19

Full Member
Feb 16, 2023
39
4
Type: Online application
Location: Hamilton
Physical Presence Days: 1097
Application: Single/Family(number of family members): Single
Application sent: Oct 4
AOR: Oct 17
 

greenelle

Full Member
Aug 22, 2022
29
4
Dear All,
I am sure most of us here are now due to apply for citizenship.
I applied for PR under the healthcare workers pathway in 2019.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/healthcare-pathway/eligibility.html

Do the days from the Approval in Principle count towards the citizenship?
Or is it only from the date of the actual COPR?
What about the time during which we applied for and withdrew the refugee claims?
What do we make of that time?
Will we be considered a work permit during the refugee claimant time?
I am confused as to how to count the days up to the actual PR.
Approved in principle doesn't count towards citizenship. i'm not sure what PR date to use but for safety you could probably use the date stamped on your card. from what i hear, it can be difficult to count dates before you became a PR because sometimes that data isn't in the system. so better safe than sorry.
 

JaxT

Hero Member
Sep 10, 2020
305
273
Calgary
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2171
AOR Received.
29-05-2020
LANDED..........
2021
Type: Online application
Location: Calgary
Physical Presence Days: 1450
Application: Single
Application sent: 16 Oct
AOR: Waiting
 

ts78

Newbie
Oct 17, 2024
1
0
Dear All,
I am sure most of us here are now due to apply for citizenship.
I applied for PR under the healthcare workers pathway in 2019.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/healthcare-pathway/eligibility.html

Do the days from the Approval in Principle count towards the citizenship?
Or is it only from the date of the actual COPR?
What about the time during which we applied for and withdrew the refugee claims?
What do we make of that time?
Will we be considered a work permit during the refugee claimant time?
I am confused as to how to count the days up to the actual PR.

Hi, this is what chatgpt says, hope it helps:

To determine how to count your days in Canada towards your citizenship application, let's break down each of your questions:

1. Do the days from the Approval in Principle count towards citizenship?

Approval in Principle (AIP): This indicates that your application meets certain requirements but is not final approval. AIP does not grant you permanent resident (PR) status.

Counting Days: Unless you had valid temporary resident status (e.g., work permit, study permit) during the period after AIP and before receiving your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), those days do not count as PR days. However, if you had temporary resident status, you can count those days as half-days towards your citizenship, up to a maximum of 365 days.



2. Or is it only from the date of the actual COPR?

Permanent Resident Status: Your PR status begins on the date you officially become a permanent resident, usually when you receive your COPR and complete the landing process.

Counting Days: Only the days after you become a PR count as full days towards the citizenship physical presence requirement.



3. What about the time during which we applied for and withdrew the refugee claims?

Refugee Claimant Status: Time spent in Canada as a refugee claimant does not count towards the physical presence requirement for citizenship.

Exception: If you were granted protected person status (after a positive decision on your refugee claim), the days from that point forward can be counted as temporary resident days (half-days).



4. What do we make of that time?

Non-countable Period: Unless you had valid temporary resident status (like a work or study permit) during your time as a refugee claimant, that period does not contribute to your citizenship application.

Action Step: Review any permits you held during that time. If you had a valid work permit, those days might be counted as half-days.



5. Will we be considered a work permit during the refugee claimant time?

Work Permits for Refugee Claimants: Refugee claimants can apply for a work permit, but holding a work permit does not necessarily grant you temporary resident status in the context of counting days for citizenship.

Temporary Resident Status: Only time spent in Canada under valid temporary resident status (visitor, student, worker with a valid permit) counts as half-days.

Counting Days: If you held a valid work permit, you can count those days as half-days towards your citizenship application.



6. I am confused as to how to count the days up to the actual PR.

Summary of Counting Days:

Permanent Resident Days: Count as full days from the date you became a PR.

Temporary Resident Days: Count as half-days if you had valid status (up to a maximum of 365 days).

Refugee Claimant Days: Do not count unless you became a protected person.


Calculating Physical Presence:

Use the IRCC Physical Presence Calculator to input your dates and types of status.

Ensure you only include periods where you had valid temporary or permanent resident status.





Recommendations:

Review Your Immigration History: Gather all documents related to your immigration status, including work permits, study permits, and any notices of decision on your refugee claim.

Use Official Resources: Refer to the IRCC guidelines on physical presence for detailed information.

Consult a Professional: Consider reaching out to an immigration lawyer or consultant who can provide personalized advice based on your specific situation.


Key Points to Remember:

Only days after becoming a permanent resident count as full days.

Days spent in Canada under valid temporary resident status count as half-days.

Time as a refugee claimant generally does not count towards citizenship.

You can accumulate a maximum of 365 half-days (equivalent to 182.5 full days) from temporary resident status.


By carefully documenting your time in Canada and understanding how each period contributes to your physical presence requirement, you can accurately determine your eligibility for citizenship.
 

zubinator

Full Member
Aug 12, 2018
21
8
Sydney / New Delhi
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Type: Paper application
Location: Victoria
Physical Presence Days: 1117
Application: Single/Family(number of family members): Single
Application sent: 16/10/2024
Delivered:
AOR:
 

Kiranmayi

Hero Member
Jul 18, 2013
923
40
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
02-02-2015
IELTS Request
Send with Application
Med's Done....
15-12-2015 (upfront)
Passport Req..
29-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
10-03-2016
LANDED..........
16-03-2016

Jo1984

Star Member
Jun 4, 2020
164
102
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
1123
Yes, I know the dates. I previously stayed for more than 183 days in India during COVID-19. Now I am going to visit for 2 months. That means I can get the PCC from India while I am there. right?

I do not have any other countries to submit PCC from.
Am sure it's fine to get this while you are there. Have not read anything that says otherwise.
 

Kiranmayi

Hero Member
Jul 18, 2013
923
40
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
02-02-2015
IELTS Request
Send with Application
Med's Done....
15-12-2015 (upfront)
Passport Req..
29-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
10-03-2016
LANDED..........
16-03-2016