C-6 Citizenship Applications, Frequently Asked Questions

[Mbaka]

Hello All,

I am a bit worried about Police Cert. Landed from Saudi in Sept 2014, went back after 3 weeks and returned again June 2015. Am I stock? How do I go about a police cert in Saudi Arabia? no longer a resident there. No iqama. who will listen to me? Please anyone with this challenge or has crossed this bridge. Help please

 

[dawn_canada]

Visited home country for few weeks - does this visit require police clearance certificate?

I know, this number is not bigger than 183 days - but some were suggesting that this visit of few weeks + older visits, number can go more than 183 days hence require police clearance certificate.

This seems to be very unlikely but just want to know - how others think?

 

[frange]

Visited home country for few weeks - does this visit require police clearance certificate?

I know, this number is not bigger than 183 days - but some were suggesting that this visit of few weeks + older visits, number can go more than 183 days hence require police clearance certificate.

This seems to be very unlikely but just want to know - how others think?

Calculate all you trips that you did during the last 4 years in a particular country, such as your home country. If the total is equivalent to 183 days or more, police certificate is required

 

[dawn_canada]

Calculate all you trips that you did during the last 4 years in a particular country, such as your home country. If the total is equivalent to 183 days or more, police certificate is required

I am in agreement too with this answer - Thank you!

 

[wolfpack27616]

@spyfy I had followed this thread (and the Bill C6 Progress threads) keenly, and benefited hugely from your experience and research. Your OP summary (FAQ) had helped me navigate those tricky questions in the new application form.

I had my oath yesterday, and just wanted to thank you for your contributions in this forum.

 

[spyfy]

@spyfy I had followed this thread (and the Bill C6 Progress threads) keenly, and benefited hugely from your experience and research. Your OP summary (FAQ) had helped me navigate those tricky questions in the new application form.

I had my oath yesterday, and just wanted to thank you for your contributions in this forum.

Thanks, I appreciate it your feedback! Looking forward to joining you "on the other side" myself soon

 

[wolfpack27616]

Thanks, I appreciate it your feedback! Looking forward to joining you "on the other side" myself soon

Hang in there...It's all about being patient and holding it together...Good luck, and for sure you would be "on the other side" really soon!

 

[carl321]

Hello everyone,

I absolutely love this forum and I managed to get my PR with the help of all the members here and that was 3 years ago and I think it’s time to apply for my citizenship.

So, I feel like I know everything I know according to the CIC website but let me summarize here and check with you guys as well. Now sadly I’ve had to travel a lot outside the country due to work (head office of the company is in the US and I’ve done over 20 trips around 60/70 days outside the country)

Here is what I think I need:

- Inside the country for 1095 days = 3yrs
- English language = I can use the same one that I used for my PR 3yrs ago
- Filled taxes = I’ve filled them for 2016,2017 awaiting to file for 2018 but how do I show this? Do they just type my SIN and I don’t have to give them any document?
- and of course pay them money $$$ (application fees)

Next steps...

- I get an invite for the test
- pass it then wait for the oath
- apply for a passport if you want one ?

Please correct me if I’m wrong. Now sadly because of work I really need to have a valid passport and my current country allows me to have dual citizenship so I’m planning to keep my current passport and get a Canadian passport. Do you guys know the average time line of the complete process ? 3-6months? Or less ?

Thank you for all your help

 

[sloboswede]

Hi,
I have taken online classes (Coursera) as well as studied and sat for certifications (Microsoft) when not employed. Does this count as "school"or should I put "unemployed" in the activity history list?
Also, I can't find a direct email to either Coursera or Microsoft, will a link to a contact form or similar do?
Thanks,

 

[bucajack]

Hello everyone,

I absolutely love this forum and I managed to get my PR with the help of all the members here and that was 3 years ago and I think it’s time to apply for my citizenship.

So, I feel like I know everything I know according to the CIC website but let me summarize here and check with you guys as well. Now sadly I’ve had to travel a lot outside the country due to work (head office of the company is in the US and I’ve done over 20 trips around 60/70 days outside the country)

Here is what I think I need:

- Inside the country for 1095 days = 3yrs
- English language = I can use the same one that I used for my PR 3yrs ago
- Filled taxes = I’ve filled them for 2016,2017 awaiting to file for 2018 but how do I show this? Do they just type my SIN and I don’t have to give them any document?
- and of course pay them money $$$ (application fees)

Next steps...

- I get an invite for the test
- pass it then wait for the oath
- apply for a passport if you want one ?

Please correct me if I’m wrong. Now sadly because of work I really need to have a valid passport and my current country allows me to have dual citizenship so I’m planning to keep my current passport and get a Canadian passport. Do you guys know the average time line of the complete process ? 3-6months? Or less ?

Thank you for all your help

To answer 2 questions -

Passport - Once you take your oath and become a citizen you must get a Canadian passport if you want to travel outside of Canada. You cannot re-enter Canada without one. After you take the oath and you apply for your passport it takes a few weeks to process the application. You can of course request and pay for expedited processing if you have a trip coming up and you need to get it quickly but you'll need to prove that to them. Actually going to a passport office and applying in person is the quickest way of doing it. Don't send by mail or go through a Service Canada location.

Taxes - You don't necessarily have to file a tax return every year during your eligibility period. You only have to prove that you complied with the tax laws. So for example if you weren't required to file a return and you didn't file one you are ok as you followed the rules.

 

[dpenabill]

Passport - Once you take your oath and become a citizen you must get a Canadian passport if you want to travel outside of Canada. You cannot re-enter Canada without one.

I do not mean to take away from your otherwise informative post, but this particular statement needs clarification. And the import of your observation is indeed a valid one: naturalized citizens should obtain a Canadian passport if they intend to travel outside Canada.

And in a general sense, both the naturalized Canadian citizen and any other Canadian citizen need a Canadian passport to TRAVEL back to Canada. Albeit a Canadian citizen abroad without a Canadian passport can obtain a special travel document from a visa office in order to facilitate traveling to Canada.

BUT Canadian citizens do NOT need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.

A Canadian citizen has a CHARTER right to enter Canada. No particular documents are necessary. (PRs have a statutory entitlement to enter Canada.)

The Canadian passport, like a PR card for PRs, is necessary when traveling to Canada using COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION. It is required, for example, to obtain permission to board an airline headed to Canada.

Canadian citizens with the status and means to travel via the U.S., for a different example, can enter Canada at a U.S./Canadian PoE without a Canadian passport.

 

[bucajack]

I do not mean to take away from your otherwise informative post, but this particular statement needs clarification. And the import of your observation is indeed a valid one: naturalized citizens should obtain a Canadian passport if they intend to travel outside Canada.

And in a general sense, both the naturalized Canadian citizen and any other Canadian citizen need a Canadian passport to TRAVEL back to Canada. Albeit a Canadian citizen abroad without a Canadian passport can obtain a special travel document from a visa office in order to facilitate traveling to Canada.

BUT Canadian citizens do NOT need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.

A Canadian citizen has a CHARTER right to enter Canada. No particular documents are necessary. (PRs have a statutory entitlement to enter Canada.)

The Canadian passport, like a PR card for PRs, is necessary when traveling to Canada using COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION. It is required, for example, to obtain permission to board an airline headed to Canada.

Canadian citizens with the status and means to travel via the U.S., for a different example, can enter Canada at a U.S./Canadian PoE without a Canadian passport.

Thank you for an excellent clarification.

 

[avatar111]

Hi All,

My application package is ready to send. I would like to take your advise on below:

1) Is it ok If I put 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 in tax column, But in 2018 i marked "yes" required to file and "No" did not filed ( as I have still not received tax docs for year 2018). will it be ok?
2) Do I have to give PR and COPR and health card copies as well with passport copy?
3) Do I have to mention my name on back of photo?

Please advise.
Thanks

 

[Seym]

Hi All,

My application package is ready to send. I would like to take your advise on below:

1) Is it ok If I put 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 in tax column, But in 2018 i marked "yes" required to file and "No" did not filed ( as I have still not received tax docs for year 2018). will it be ok?
2) Do I have to give PR and COPR and health card copies as well with passport copy?
3) Do I have to mention my name on back of photo?

Please advise.
Thanks

1) Yeah it's OK. They know you can't file it this early.
2) PR and COPR copies are not required for the application package. Health card, as an ID, sure...
3) https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/citizenship-application-photograph-specifications.html

 

[avatar111]

Thank you for the Response Seym

I have another query. Can anyone help me understand when do we need to surrender our home country passport? Is it before oath ceremony or after?
If we take the oath, are we considered as Citizen right there or until we get passport?

The reason I am asking this is I need to travel around the time of oath ceremony to my home country. I am wondering if I can travel on my home country passport if I already took the oath.

Please advise.

Thank you