Citizenship Applications after Bill C-6

[cupcakes]

Hang on, why are you guys attaching the NOA? I've been filing taxes for the past 4 years...is there any actual document that we need to print from the CRA site, or do we just have to confirm that we filed taxes at least 3 times in the past 5 years?

 

[Monaa121]

Does anybody know if we have to stay (live) in Canada after we apply for Citizenship (and before we get it) ? Does it have any negative impact on the application?

 

[cnd_grl]

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Why would you call them, if it's Clearly said since OCT 11. 11 means 11 not 12 or 13 ;-)
So, when it's Oct. 11 by law you can apply

It is clearly mentioned on the website that forms will be updated according to the new rule. So yes, we will all have to wait till 11th to fill out the new forms unless you are already eligible today by the old rules.

"Citizenship requirements for physical presence, language and knowledge will change on October 11. You can apply for citizenship under the new rules using updated forms available October 11."

 

[Monmon24]

would people who finished more than 4 years of excess time be processed faster ?

 

[ibry]

Got both stamped too

The photographer told me the same thing. But the website says "photos." And yes they could say "back of one photo," why not?
I got both of them stamped but am not sure if its correct.

 

[ibry]

Hang on, why are you guys attaching the NOA? I've been filing taxes for the past 4 years...is there any actual document that we need to print from the CRA site, or do we just have to confirm that we filed taxes at least 3 times in the past 5 years?

Personally i attached NOA. BUT It is not needed. You release your sin number to them and give them permission to check your cra records

 

[BillC6Lover]

It is clearly mentioned on the website that forms will be updated according to the new rule. So yes, we will all have to wait till 11th to fill out the new forms unless you are already eligible today by the old rules.

"Citizenship requirements for physical presence, language and knowledge will change on October 11. You can apply for citizenship under the new rules using updated forms available October 11."

But the application form, perhaps more clearly, says: Remember to make sure that you are eligible to apply for citizenship on the day BEFORE you sign this application.

What you are quoting here just says that the forms will be available on October 11 and you can use those forms to apply under new rules. It does not say you can use the forms to apply on the same day.

 

[razerblade]

would people who finished more than 4 years of excess time be processed faster ?

Nope

 

[BillC6Lover]

would people who finished more than 4 years of excess time be processed faster ?

Those people better off apply today.

 

[jsm0085]

Those people better off apply today.

No

 

[ibry]

Anybody staying up till midnight tonight?

 

[proudian]

Anybody staying up till midnight tonight?

Are the forms getting updated on midnight?

 

[ibry]

Are the forms getting updated on midnight?

I suppose..... just a guess

 

[cnd_grl]

But the application form, perhaps more clearly, says: Remember to make sure that you are eligible to apply for citizenship on the day BEFORE you sign this application.

What you are quoting here just says that the forms will be available on October 11 and you can use those forms to apply under new rules. It does not say you can use the forms to apply on the same day.

Its says "new rules..updated forms". the new rules probably has changes in the way the application form was created earlier. In any case..its tomorrow. If you are eligible for citizenship, you will get it. Its not like there are only few slots to apply.

 

[com2canada]

Just a word of advice: All those hurrying to apply as soon as new rules kick or those asking the 11th or 12th application dates question: Thers's no guarantee you will get citizenship first just because you applied first. In any case, your hurry is likely to get you unexpected delays - either because you failed to understand any instructions that might come with new forms or completely not giving enough time to understand and properly fill the new forms.

So to those doing 160 mph trying to get everything done the same day as the new forms/guides, etc., calm down - and take life easy!