February 2018 - Citizenship Applicant

[latitude45]

HI all i have a question regarding the Question 10 b . about police ceritficate to be provided in the past 4 years.

"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."

First landing in Canada was on august 2014 and planning to apply now to citizenship now.

as the 4 years they are asking about after the Landing "being eligible to apply" or even before being eligble to apply which means before landing.

Can someone assist

The way i understood it is - 4 years from the day you are applying. So if you are applying today - Feb 12, 2018, the period would be:
- Feb12, 2014 - Feb 12, 2018. -> have you been in a country(other than canada) for more than 183 days within that period? - if yes then you need police certificate.

 

[Lineker]

The way i understood it is - 4 years from the day you are applying. So if you are applying today - Feb 12, 2018, the period would be:
- Feb12, 2014 - Feb 12, 2018. -> have you been in a country(other than canada) for more than 183 days within that period? - if yes then you need police certificate.

Thanks a lot that's what i was afraid of

 

[frozenbc]

I'm a February applicant, and would like to be added to the spreadsheet. Location: Nanaimo. App type: Single. Physical presence days: 1170. App sent: Jan 31, 2018. Application delivered: Feb. 5, 2018.

Cheers, and good luck to all!

 

[razerblade]

HI all i have a question regarding the Question 10 b . about police ceritficate to be provided in the past 4 years.

"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."

First landing in Canada was on august 2014 and planning to apply now to citizenship now.

as the 4 years they are asking about after the Landing "being eligible to apply" or even before being eligble to apply which means before landing.

Can someone assist

Landing date is irrelevant. PCC applies to even before the landing.

 

[razerblade]

I'm a February applicant, and would like to be added to the spreadsheet. Location: Nanaimo. App type: Single. Physical presence days: 1170. App sent: Jan 31, 2018. Application delivered: Feb. 5, 2018.

Cheers, and good luck to all!

Added

 

[MoE93]

Hi, I only lived in Canada since 2012, and I want to apply for citizenship. Do I need to have a police certificate ?

 

[HarryKhuttan]

Canada Post Xpresspost Can be sent to either one - courier or PO box. Both are accepted. I've seen both instances on this forum.

Thanks

 

[razerblade]

Hi, I only lived in Canada since 2012, and I want to apply for citizenship. Do I need to have a police certificate ?

Does not matter when you came to Canada. If in the 4 years immediately preceding the date you sign your application, you spent 183 days or more in another country (cumulative, need not be consecutive), then you need to provide a PCC.

 

[HarryKhuttan]

Just wondering what is the actual processing time rather than 12 months they show on website?

 

[razerblade]

Just wondering what is the actual processing time rather than 12 months they show on website?

Varies by location. Please refer to the 2017 sheet for averages.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16cfQUVB3j56QktacolbsAxpNlOrvk2uFGZzm_ZFCnfg/edit#gid=671336796

 

[HarryKhuttan]

Varies by location. Please refer to the 2017 sheet for averages.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16cfQUVB3j56QktacolbsAxpNlOrvk2uFGZzm_ZFCnfg/edit#gid=671336796

I’m in Edmonton Alberta

 

[razerblade]

I’m in Edmonton Alberta

Edmonton and Calgary are one of the fastest CPCs in Canada. My guess would be within 5-6 months, you should have your oath. Of course, this is assuming your application is routine (no RQ).

 

[HarryKhuttan]

Edmonton and Calgary are one of the fastest CPCs in Canada. My guess would be within 5-6 months, you should have your oath. Of course, this is assuming your application is routine (no RQ).

That sounds good to me. Thanks

 

[ananyaram]

hi i was visited to india every year 2-3 months .last 4 years total 8-9 months never lived there not more than 3 months does i need to get police certificate from india?

 

[razerblade]

hi i was visited to india every year 2-3 months .last 4 years total 8-9 months never lived there not more than 3 months does i need to get police certificate from india?

Yes, if it's 183 days or more in the last 4 years (sum of all your trips to India), then yes you need to provide a PCC.