If you're being naturalized in Canada, of course. But the majority of the posters of this thread are applying for proof of citizenship because we believe we are citizens by descent.Don't we get a certificate of citizenship on the day of oath ?
I'm not saying they shouldn't get to the bottom of whatever they're after. But it's absurd that they provide no time frame for doing this, while they promise a processing time of 6 months for immigration applications of foreign nationals.My application has been in Program Support since July last year with no change since then, and I am just going to let them do their job. If your application got sent to Program Support, then there's something fishy about it that they will want to get to the bottom of, as any responsible government agency would want to do. Nothing you say or threaten to do will make them bend to your request. If you do not meet their established criteria, then you should expect your request to be denied; that is how bureaucracy works. But don't let me stop you from trying to get urgent processing, that's your decision; but don't be surprised if at the end, despite all of your effort, that it gets denied.
I was naturalized in Canada, and yes, I received a certificate of naturalization. Then I had to be away from my apartment for some time and in that time my certificate got stolen. This is the reason my case got sent to the Program Support Unit, because I said in my application that the original certificate was stolen. According to their processing Checklist, if the previously issued certificate is in possession of a "third party" your case gets sent to Program Support automatically. That's all it takes! It has nothing to do with anything else.If you're being naturalized in Canada, of course. But the majority of the posters of this thread are applying for proof of citizenship because we believe we are citizens by descent.
That's not *strictly* true, as all of the urgent processing is case-by-case. The one area where you might be able to make a persuasive case is if you are a dual citizen of a country that is visa exempt (and not the US) due to the eTA requirement. They technically say on the page it's effective until Fall 2017, but many of you applied before that.Per the CIC website regarding urgent processing for proof of citizenship (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply/urgently.html) and your reason for applying for urgent processing, your request should and will be D-E-N-I-E-D .
This is one area I will agree with you on. Some provinces have guarantors for getting birth certificate replacements, but it's still a far simpler process than getting a replacement citizenship certificate. Hell, British Columbia lets you order the birth certificates online for delivery outside of the province via credit card if you have the basic long form information about the individual and their parents (basically, if you have a photo/photocopy of someone's birth certificate, it's trivial to order more with nothing but a checkbox certifying that you are the person named).I was naturalized in Canada, and yes, I received a certificate of naturalization. Then I had to be away from my apartment for some time and in that time my certificate got stolen. This is the reason my case got sent to the Program Support Unit, because I said in my application that the original certificate was stolen. According to their processing Checklist, if the previously issued certificate is in possession of a "third party" your case gets sent to Program Support automatically. That's all it takes! It has nothing to do with anything else.
A case could be really complicated (e.g. DNA verification of Canadian parentage for baby born abroad), or it could just be a matter of simple loss/theft of a naturalization certificate. It all gets sent to the same place: Program Support Unit, to wait until the end of time. Does this make any sense?
I can't imagine what other checks need to be done in a theft/loss case but they're certainly welcome to confirm that I reported the theft to the local police. Beyond that, any security concerns are just garden variety. Documents get lost all the time. A Canadian born in Canada who lost his/her birth certificate can apply to his/her province of birth to get a replacement within a couple of weeks and voila, they now have replaced their proof of citizenship, with no hassle. I have to ask what's so different with citizenship certificates?
Nope. Still waiting on mine from May of last year. They told me they have everything they need and that it's just in PSU waiting for review. No idea how it can take so long. I've lived in 3rd world countries with more efficient bureaucracy than this.My case from October of last year is still sitting at the Program Support Unit. E-CAS status shows nothing beyond Application Received. Any update from anybody else?
Keep us updated brother. Knowing when your file moves can help me figure out when I can expect some action on my file. They haven't asked for anything else from me either and no updates whatsoever on the E-CAS online.Nope. Still waiting on mine from May of last year. They told me they have everything they need and that it's just in PSU waiting for review. No idea how it can take so long. I've lived in 3rd world countries with more efficient bureaucracy than this.
1. We received your application for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship) on May 4, 2017.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on May 26, 2017.
3. We started processing your application on June 20, 2017.
Hi Usmanaziz, I got the same satiation, I am a Canadian citizen. I sent application for my Son in Jan 2018, and I just received the notice that the application is transferred to Special Unit! I have no clue how long I have to wait now, so frustrated!Just curious. Im a canadania citizen. My wifes a p.r now. Ready to land in july. My infant daughters citizenship application was sent to support program. Recieved a letter in jan 2018. And its been more than 11 months since i applied to my daughtera citizenship. Wht is the timeline for my infant daughter
Sorry im replying a bit late. So this is what happened with me jan 18 i got a letter tht my infant daughters application is delayed and sent to a special unit. They send you this letter in aprox 6 months time. Thts how much time normally a proof of citizenship takes. I got my infants application decides on june 19th 2018 stating that the citizenship certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile my wife was due to land as p.r on july 27th. I had been waiting ,contacting m.ps,minister of immigration etc got the same.reply tht the certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile i applied for a facilitation visa as i was empty handed and didnt know wht to do as the time is running by. 2 weeks back i decided to go to local canadian embassy and told them my situation. They clearly said i should have contactes them b3cause they can issue a temporary canadian passport regardless of the certificate. I recieved the certificate today from nova scotia stamped 18th july postal and also recieved the temporary passport today frm local canadian embassy. Trust me when they say they have dispatched a documents its way after there message. So you can apply.for a temp canadian passport right away without delay. I got everything done today and leaving tomorrow morning for canada with my p.r wife and infant child. Its almost last min. Dont wait. Such things are not.written on cic website.Hi Usmanaziz, I got the same satiation, I am a Canadian citizen. I sent application for my Son in Jan 2018, and I just received the notice that the application is transferred to Special Unit! I have no clue how long I have to wait now, so frustrated!
Please can you explain this phraseSorry im replying a bit late. So this is what happened with me jan 18 i got a letter tht my infant daughters application is delayed and sent to a special unit. They send you this letter in aprox 6 months time. Thts how much time normally a proof of citizenship takes. I got my infants application decides on june 19th 2018 stating that the citizenship certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile my wife was due to land as p.r on july 27th. I had been waiting ,contacting m.ps,minister of immigration etc got the same.reply tht the certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile i applied for a facilitation visa as i was empty handed and didnt know wht to do as the time is running by. 2 weeks back i decided to go to local canadian embassy and told them my situation. They clearly said i should have contactes them b3cause they can issue a temporary canadian passport regardless of the certificate. I recieved the certificate today from nova scotia stamped 18th july postal and also recieved the temporary passport today frm local canadian embassy. Trust me when they say they have dispatched a documents its way after there message. So you can apply.for a temp canadian passport right away without delay. I got everything done today and leaving tomorrow morning for canada with my p.r wife and infant child. Its almost last min. Dont wait. Such things are not.written on cic website.
It's great, always keep hope in live! I was frastrated yesterday, but suddenly received notice of decision made! However, the certificate will take about six weeks to my country address, but I m rushing school for my kids, I will try to email them n get the CC number for applying passport in advance as possible! Anyway, thanks for your sharing and have a great living in CANADA with family!Sorry im replying a bit late. So this is what happened with me jan 18 i got a letter tht my infant daughters application is delayed and sent to a special unit. They send you this letter in aprox 6 months time. Thts how much time normally a proof of citizenship takes. I got my infants application decides on june 19th 2018 stating that the citizenship certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile my wife was due to land as p.r on july 27th. I had been waiting ,contacting m.ps,minister of immigration etc got the same.reply tht the certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile i applied for a facilitation visa as i was empty handed and didnt know wht to do as the time is running by. 2 weeks back i decided to go to local canadian embassy and told them my situation. They clearly said i should have contactes them b3cause they can issue a temporary canadian passport regardless of the certificate. I recieved the certificate today from nova scotia stamped 18th july postal and also recieved the temporary passport today frm local canadian embassy. Trust me when they say they have dispatched a documents its way after there message. So you can apply.for a temp canadian passport right away without delay. I got everything done today and leaving tomorrow morning for canada with my p.r wife and infant child. Its almost last min. Dont wait. Such things are not.written on cic website.
Guate,Nope. Still waiting on mine from May of last year. They told me they have everything they need and that it's just in PSU waiting for review. No idea how it can take so long. I've lived in 3rd world countries with more efficient bureaucracy than this.
1. We received your application for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship) on May 4, 2017.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on May 26, 2017.
3. We started processing your application on June 20, 2017.