C-6 Citizenship Applications, Frequently Asked Questions

[jsm0085]

It's not the case i'm waiting, but just wanted to make sure i'm not the only one who is having this specially after reading the following on cic website

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It's clear from the message you aren't the only one.

 

[jsm0085]

Hey can a senior advise on my previous post about FBI checks. I am seeing various thoughts on the matter.

The instructions in the application guide are incredibly clear - that's the only thing you should be going on. What's your question?

Within the last 4 years, if you spent 183 days or more in another country (other than Canada), you must provide a police certificate. You must provide a police certificate for each country where you spent 183 days or more. If you cannot get a police certificate, tell us why.

 

[jsm0085]

none of us see a verify button, many of us have printed, signed and couriered, so are you still waiting for them to add a verify button?

There will be no verify button. It's a new form and different to the PR forms.

 

[jacZ]

What does it say above? If I remember correctly it states "for official use only". So the answer is no.

thank you ,i was torn because i dont want to forget something in my application

 

[sansnom]

@spyfy 1st post doesnt talk about Q13.

Does USA L1 and B1/B2 count towards section 13? I have held L1 in the past and holding B1/B2 currently. I have put both of them in that section. Thoughts?

L1 counts, but B1/B2 does not.

 

[Niloos]

One of the members said:
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raisemyrent said: ↑
my biggest mistake was using a VERY old Xpresspost envelope I had (from when you had to include a pre-paid envelope for CIC to send stuff back to you), and having my application delivered Monday instead of today or tomorrow. I actually applied literally on the first day I was eligible to make up for all the dragging my feet I did over the last mmm 8-9 years which resulted in the goal posts moving (Harper...) and me having to wait even more (plus I will always be horrible with finicky stuff like forms). Truth be told, there were some times earlier on when $550 or so was a bit of cash too.
Funny to think I actually went to school with people who someone managed to become residents while still attending university (to pay less tuition, if nothing else), either by bending the rules, fudging it, or who knows what... I pride myself on playing it by the book but it has become a bit of a running joke for our family and friends here that I pretty much bleed maple syrup but have naught to show for it...
anyhoy.. here's to hoping for a quick turnaround (200 days or less!)"

Does it mean I need to put a returning envelope in the main envelope?

Please note this is a wrong question

 

[sansnom]

Guys, might be silly question to ask but its confusing. (May be overwhelming due to new rule, I'm trying to chill as rezafc said in this post).

Question 13 Tell us if you have had immigration, permanent resident status and/or citizenship in any other country outside of Canada, including your country of birth.

My questions are
1. Does this mean you have to write the current Citizenship status? e.g. I'm XXX Country's Citizen by Birth so do I have to mention that in this question?
[updated]2. I'd Work Permit VISA from UK which is expired, but I never traveled to UK during that time(Project cancelled so I couldn't go). So do I have to mention that? I don't remember if I sent copy of that page from my Passport during PR application. This period was way before I cam to Canada.
First entered Canada 2012 Jan:
UK visa: 2008-2010 (stamped on Passport: never traveled)

Thank you guys for your help, much appreciated.

I'm in a similar situation. I have an Australian PR visa, which is still valid although I never visited. I mentioned it in Q13 but I attached an explanation letter saying I've never been there.

 

[spyfy]

One of the members said:
"
raisemyrent said: ↑
my biggest mistake was using a VERY old Xpresspost envelope I had (from when you had to include a pre-paid envelope for CIC to send stuff back to you), and having my application delivered Monday instead of today or tomorrow. I actually applied literally on the first day I was eligible to make up for all the dragging my feet I did over the last mmm 8-9 years which resulted in the goal posts moving (Harper...) and me having to wait even more (plus I will always be horrible with finicky stuff like forms). Truth be told, there were some times earlier on when $550 or so was a bit of cash too.
Funny to think I actually went to school with people who someone managed to become residents while still attending university (to pay less tuition, if nothing else), either by bending the rules, fudging it, or who knows what... I pride myself on playing it by the book but it has become a bit of a running joke for our family and friends here that I pretty much bleed maple syrup but have naught to show for it...
anyhoy.. here's to hoping for a quick turnaround (200 days or less!)"

Does it mean I need to put a returning envelope in the main envelope?

No.

Sometimes I think for a lot of people this forum creates more new questions than it answers...

 

[J24]

The instructions in the application guide are incredibly clear - that's the only thing you should be going on. What's your question?

Within the last 4 years, if you spent 183 days or more in another country (other than Canada), you must provide a police certificate. You must provide a police certificate for each country where you spent 183 days or more. If you cannot get a police certificate, tell us why.

Thanks for your response. I guess I am screwed then. I have enough days to apply but by the time I get this FBI check I will lose all of my buffer days which will take my tally way under 1095 since I am in school in the US. I guess I will take my chances and give a reasoning. I just wanted to know if anyone has come across a similar case.

 

[charmainefrances]

I became a PR June 24, 2014 and prior to that I have work permits that were overlapping on dates and a little bit confusing. So on the Physical Presence Calculator even if I am eligible to apply for citizenship, I still need to answer YES to the question about " Do you have a temporary resident status before becoming a PR" (something like that) right? I was kind of debating about this with my friend because she said that I can just answer NO to that question since I do not need extra days anymore because I am eligible without it...

Now, I am in the middle of filling out the form and stumbled on the question 9A and 9B, which to me if I am understanding it right, I needed to provide information of my work permits.

Am I right?

 

[jsm0085]

Thanks for your response. I guess I am screwed then. I have enough days to apply but by the time I get this FBI check I will lose all of my buffer days which will take my tally way under 1095 since I am in school in the US. I guess I will take my chances and give a reasoning. I just wanted to know if anyone has come across a similar case.

You could TRY to submit your application with an explanation letter - saying that you've applied for the FBI cert and as soon as you receive it you will send it in. They may return your application for being incomplete or they may continue with processing. It's really up to you if it's worth a shot.

 

[jsm0085]

I became a PR June 24, 2014 and prior to that I have work permits that were overlapping on dates and a little bit confusing. So on the Physical Presence Calculator even if I am eligible to apply for citizenship, I still need to answer YES to the question about " Do you have a temporary resident status before becoming a PR" (something like that) right? I was kind of debating about this with my friend because she said that I can just answer NO to that question since I do not need extra days anymore because I am eligible without it...

Now, I am in the middle of filling out the form and stumbled on the question 9A and 9B, which to me if I am understanding it right, I needed to provide information of my work permits.

Am I right?

A work permit is temp residence status so yes. Then you enter dates and travel and it'll tell you if you're eligible to apply on your chosen date.

 

[uma057]

Hi my name has different spelling on my birth certificate then my passport. But all of my documents including PR card and passports have same spelling and its consistent throughout i remember. I have also used same name on my PR application and submitted my birth certificate as it is. I have never legally change my name. So i think i just need to say my birth certificate name in question 6 as name at birth and i dont need to provide any additional document.

Guys please share ur thoughts on this situation.

 

[aspirant1]

L1 counts, but B1/B2 does not.

I am not clear on that Q13. Since it says about "13: Tell us if you have had immigration, permanent resident status and/or citizenship in any other country outside of Canada, including your country of birth"...here, usually, H1B /L1 Visa's are non-immigrant visa's. so, i am not specifying those since non-immigrant visa, though i worked there in H1b during my eligibility period for less than a year.

@spyfy: is it clear understanding? or do we need to specify those too?

 

[jsm0085]

Hi my name has different spelling on my birth certificate then my passport. But all of my documents including PR card and passports have same spelling and its consistent throughout i remember. I have also used same name on my PR application and submitted my birth certificate as it is. I have never legally change my name. So i think i just need to say my birth certificate name in question 6 as name at birth and i dont need to provide any additional document.

Guys please share ur thoughts on this situation.

Sounds right. It asks if your name has changed since PR for a reason. But make sure to list the other name/spelling in the "other names" section.