Citizenship Applications after Bill C-6

[Najimi]

Hey guys. I was in CEC thread and now I can apply as soon as Bill C-6 is implemented officially. I am collecting my documents required and just got a few questions if anyone can help me?

1. IELTS - Gave my test in March 2014 and I have the original test results (it is not sealed,as I sent the sealed one for my CEC app). I assume this test result is still valid and I need to include only a copy of the test result correct? And I need to take the original of the results to the interview?

2. Police Clearance - I have been living in Canada since Oct 2012, so in that case I dont need to get a PCC from India i.e. my home country unless they ask for it?

3. I'll get RCMP clearance for this correct since I have been a resident of canada from 2012?

Thanks so much

Yes, I believe you are right. Old IELTS score are valid and as you have not gone outside from Canada for more than six months (183 days) then you don't need PCC.

 

[CANADIANZ]

Better news than nothing - appears they are doing something in the back with the application forms.

1. Application for Canadian Citizenship — Adults [Form CIT 0002] (PDF, 1.80 MB) August 2017

We can at-least expect that they will be on time with the fall date. Hopefully!

 

[Ontarian2017]

so this means August 2017 applicants need to use new form

 

[CANADIANZ]

so this means August 2017 applicants need to use new form

Whenever you are applying you have to use latest forms which are available on CIC website, keep checking.

 

[Shmak2017]

I need to check my forms again as I will be eligible by 31 aug. If we follow Canadian calander than official fall start from 23 sept. Not sure what definition CIC will give to FALL.

 

[dpenabill]

Whenever you are applying you have to use latest forms which are available on CIC website, keep checking.

Fully and emphatically concur with this suggestion. Prospective applicants should check the IRCC website to be sure that the application form he or she is sending is the current version as of the day the application is signed AND the day it is being sent off.

I need to check my forms again as I will be eligible by 31 aug. If we follow Canadian calander than official fall start from 23 sept. Not sure what definition CIC will give to FALL.

We can at-least expect that they will be on time with the fall date. Hopefully!

There is no reason to put much if any emphasis on what IRCC means by "FALL." The reference to "fall" is, obviously, deliberately vague. There are no official "fall" dates within which the government will in fact put the 3/5 presence rule into effect.

Moreover, a "fall" implementation date is not binding, not mandatory, and this government has a tendency to be slow in its implementation of changes.

Thus, while it is possible that the implementation date, for the 3/5 rule, could be any day after Labour Day (which in practice is when most Canadians consider "fall" begins, despite the fact that the fall equinox occurs on September 22 this year, on the calendar), it is just as possible it will not take effect until some day in December . . . and given this government's tendencies to be slow, perhaps even somewhat later. A reasonable guess is that it will take effect between the end of October and the first of December, but that is nonetheless a guess.

Likewise, while there is no guarantee, it is likely that IRCC will give notice of the date a week or a month or so in advance. Until we see such formal notice, the possible implementation date remains vague and open, as in some day after Labour Day, and again it is reasonable to guess that it will take effect between the end of October and the first of December, but that is nonetheless just a guess.

 

[ankwal]

I have been in Canada since 2007 and will be eligible for citizenship in October as per the 3/5 rule. I'll have 2 years after PR and the remaining 1 year pre-PR. Does the pre-PR time has to be in the last 5 years from the date of appplication? Or just the 2 years after the PR?

 

[dpenabill]

I have been in Canada since 2007 and will be eligible for citizenship in October as per the 3/5 rule. I'll have 2 years after PR and the remaining 1 year pre-PR. Does the pre-PR time has to be in the last 5 years from the date of appplication? Or just the 2 years after the PR?

Once the new presence rule takes effect:

Only days in Canada within the five years prior to the date the application is made will count toward meeting the 3/5 rule. Days within the five relevant years (based on date application is made) after becoming a PR get full credit. Days within the five relevant years (based on date application is made) before becoming a PR get a half-day credit.

 

[hs202]

I have done a degree in Canada. The requirements say copy of certificate or diploma. Does the copy need to be notarized. I didnt find any requirements for notary

 

[vancouverbc2013]

I have done a degree in Canada. The requirements say copy of certificate or diploma. Does the copy need to be notarized. I didnt find any requirements for notary

No a regular photocopy is just fine. You will have to bring the original with you on the test day. They might ask to see it then If they had any doubt about its authenticity.

Actually, you will have to bring with you all the originals of every photocopy included in the application forms

 

[RanRan]

Fully and emphatically concur with this suggestion. Prospective applicants should check the IRCC website to be sure that the application form he or she is sending is the current version as of the day the application is signed AND the day it is being sent off.






There is no reason to put much if any emphasis on what IRCC means by "FALL." The reference to "fall" is, obviously, deliberately vague. There are no official "fall" dates within which the government will in fact put the 3/5 presence rule into effect.

Moreover, a "fall" implementation date is not binding, not mandatory, and this government has a tendency to be slow in its implementation of changes.

Thus, while it is possible that the implementation date, for the 3/5 rule, could be any day after Labour Day (which in practice is when most Canadians consider "fall" begins, despite the fact that the fall equinox occurs on September 22 this year, on the calendar), it is just as possible it will not take effect until some day in December . . . and given this government's tendencies to be slow, perhaps even somewhat later. A reasonable guess is that it will take effect between the end of October and the first of December, but that is nonetheless a guess.

Likewise, while there is no guarantee, it is likely that IRCC will give notice of the date a week or a month or so in advance. Until we see such formal notice, the possible implementation date remains vague and open, as in some day after Labour Day, and again it is reasonable to guess that it will take effect between the end of October and the first of December, but that is nonetheless just a guess.

You are right. This government is very slow in summer and freeze in winter.

 

[Marooned2]

Fully and emphatically concur with this suggestion. Prospective applicants should check the IRCC website to be sure that the application form he or she is sending is the current version as of the day the application is signed AND the day it is being sent off.






There is no reason to put much if any emphasis on what IRCC means by "FALL." The reference to "fall" is, obviously, deliberately vague. There are no official "fall" dates within which the government will in fact put the 3/5 presence rule into effect.

Moreover, a "fall" implementation date is not binding, not mandatory, and this government has a tendency to be slow in its implementation of changes.

Thus, while it is possible that the implementation date, for the 3/5 rule, could be any day after Labour Day (which in practice is when most Canadians consider "fall" begins, despite the fact that the fall equinox occurs on September 22 this year, on the calendar), it is just as possible it will not take effect until some day in December . . . and given this government's tendencies to be slow, perhaps even somewhat later. A reasonable guess is that it will take effect between the end of October and the first of December, but that is nonetheless a guess.

Likewise, while there is no guarantee, it is likely that IRCC will give notice of the date a week or a month or so in advance. Until we see such formal notice, the possible implementation date remains vague and open, as in some day after Labour Day, and again it is reasonable to guess that it will take effect between the end of October and the first of December, but that is nonetheless just a guess.

Great reply, people are reading too much into words, some speculations are funny. They have the word "expected" in "Changes expected to take effect in fall 2017", which basically means it will get implemented when its ready. Projects deadlines can always slip, but when there is good progress, they can announce a sure date. My guess is also late October, but you never know.

 

[kilamans]

Better news than nothing - appears they are doing something in the back with the application forms.

1. Application for Canadian Citizenship — Adults [Form CIT 0002] (PDF, 1.80 MB) August 2017

This is not modified as per Bill C-6, why are you posting this document, it still talks about 6 years details

 

[CANADIANZ]

Citizenship application photograph specifications has been changed

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs-cit.asp
Date Modified: 2017-08-23

 

[Najimi]

Application form:
Please assist me in understanding the following two questions/portions of the application forms.
G. Addresses in the last 6 years immediately before the application or since you became PR, whichever is more recent?
H. Work and education history in the last 6 years or since you became permanent resident.
Beside above two issues in another place the application form requires us to submit passport information pages for six years.
It is confusing for me as I came to Canada in Feb-2013 and Got PR in Aug-2014. Do I need to mention my living addresses after I got PR or I need to mention addresses of the last six years? If I am required to mention 6 years information then that will include 2012 in which I was outside of Canada.
Thanks for your help in advance.