June 2020 - Citizenship Application

[MartinT]

Can I send the photos which are around 3 months old. Or Do I need to take new ones again. Thanks

"The photographs must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either black and white or colour. "

I got that from the website, so your 3 months old photo should be good.

But if I were in your shoes, I'll just get new ones if it won't be that expensive

 

[melito]

Location: calgary Aplication: single Physical calculation:1,607 delivery date: june 9

When was your application sent please?

 

[melito]

I have my old expired IELTS photocopy, which I have sent for PR application. (I don't have the original)

It is enough for proof of language.

Please make sure you read the guide, because it answers most of the questions you ask quite clearly. Refer to it first. Note: you can if you want to, but you don't need to submit more than one proof of language ability.

Language requirement

1. 1. All applicants 18-54 years of age MUST submit proof that demonstrates adequate knowledge of English or French (even if your first language is English or French).
      If you are 18-54 years of age and unable to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French language ability due to a medical condition, this requirement may be waived. You must submit supporting evidence with your application. See Step 3 in this instruction guide.
      Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens level 4 is considered “Basic Proficiency” and means an individual can:
      • take part in short, everyday conversations about common topics
      • understand simple instructions, questions and directions
      • use basic grammar, including simple structures and tenses and show that you know enough common words and phrases to answer questions and express yourself
   2. If you do not have proof of language proficiency or the language level needed, you can take a government-funded language program to help you improve your language skills to get a certificate at a level of CLB/NCLC 4.
      Examples of the types of language evidence that can be submitted include:
      1. You attended or are currently attending a secondary or post-secondary education program in English or French, either in Canada or abroad, including:
         • A degree, diploma, certificate or official transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program showing you studied in English or French, in Canada or abroad.
         • If the original document is in a different language, include:
           • a letter from the school showing that the language of instruction was in English or French along with (including an official translation of the original document, if needed)
           • the address and contact information (phone number) of the education institution
      2. Results from a third-party language test
         NOTE: If you did the test in the past for immigration or citizenship purposes, we will accept the results even if it has expired.
         1. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Test (CELPIP-G) or the CELPIP-General LS (listening and speaking).
            • If you took the test after April 1, 2014, you must have a score of level 4 or higher in listening and speaking.
            • If you took the test before April 1, 2014, you must have a score of 2H or higher (i.e., 3L, 3H, 4L, 4H, 5L, or 5H) in listening and speaking.
         2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training.You must have a score of:
            • 4.0 or higher in speaking and
            • 4.5 or higher in listening. (Note: If the test was done before November 28, 2008, we will accept a level 4 or higher)
         3. Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF), Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté au Québec (TEFAQ) or TEF pour la naturalisation.
            • If you took the test afterJuly 1, 2012:
              • Niveau B1 or higher, (i.e. B2, C1 or C2) in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale
            • If you took the test beforeJuly 1, 2012:
              • Niveau 3 or higher in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale.
            • If you took the Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) before July 1, 2012, you need a level 3 for expression orale only. This applies only to the TEF and not the TEFAQ or TEF pour la naturalisation.

Secondly, I am currently studying at a University in Canada and have completed my 1st semester. I have transcript for 1st semester. Will it work.?

or They will accept the transcripts, only if we complete the degree. (not just 1st semester transcript)?

Language requirement

1. 1. All applicants 18-54 years of age MUST submit proof that demonstrates adequate knowledge of English or French (even if your first language is English or French).
      If you are 18-54 years of age and unable to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French language ability due to a medical condition, this requirement may be waived. You must submit supporting evidence with your application. See Step 3 in this instruction guide.
      Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens level 4 is considered “Basic Proficiency” and means an individual can:
      • take part in short, everyday conversations about common topics
      • understand simple instructions, questions and directions
      • use basic grammar, including simple structures and tenses and show that you know enough common words and phrases to answer questions and express yourself
   2. If you do not have proof of language proficiency or the language level needed, you can take a government-funded language program to help you improve your language skills to get a certificate at a level of CLB/NCLC 4.
      Examples of the types of language evidence that can be submitted include:
      1. You attended or are currently attending a secondary or post-secondary education program in English or French, either in Canada or abroad, including:
         • A degree, diploma, certificate or official transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program showing you studied in English or French, in Canada or abroad.
         • If the original document is in a different language, include:
           • a letter from the school showing that the language of instruction was in English or French along with (including an official translation of the original document, if needed)
           • the address and contact information (phone number) of the education institution
      2. Results from a third-party language test
         NOTE: If you did the test in the past for immigration or citizenship purposes, we will accept the results even if it has expired.
         1. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Test (CELPIP-G) or the CELPIP-General LS (listening and speaking).
            • If you took the test after April 1, 2014, you must have a score of level 4 or higher in listening and speaking.
            • If you took the test before April 1, 2014, you must have a score of 2H or higher (i.e., 3L, 3H, 4L, 4H, 5L, or 5H) in listening and speaking.
         2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training. You must have a score of:
            • 4.0 or higher in speaking and
            • 4.5 or higher in listening. (Note: If the test was done before November 28, 2008, we will accept a level 4 or higher)
         3. Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF), Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté au Québec (TEFAQ) or TEF pour la naturalisation.
            • If you took the test afterJuly 1, 2012:
              • Niveau B1 or higher, (i.e. B2, C1 or C2) in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale
            • If you took the test beforeJuly 1, 2012:
              • Niveau 3 or higher in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale.
            • If you took the Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) before July 1, 2012, you need a level 3 for expression orale only. This applies only to the TEF and not the TEFAQ or TEF pour la naturalisation.
         4. We will accept the following proof if you have submitted them in the past for immigration purposes to Quebec (note: these tests align with the échelle québécoiseand not officially with CLB/NCLC 4):
            • Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) – All test results
            • Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) – Level B1 or higher
            • Test de connaissance du français(TCF) – Niveau B1 or higher
            • Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCFQ) – Niveau B1 or higher

If you're able to submit official transcripts from an education program you are currently attending, this leads me to believe that a transcript for only one semester is fine. I am not sure about this though, because I have seen elsewhere that they mention completion of secondary or post-secondary education.

 

[Cookie90]

Guy's do nay of you have any information on when the processing will begin? Also, how long do you think it will take to get the Citizenship due to Covid-19... I don't see the Feb applicants getting their AOR still.....

 

[tejasmhaskar]

Guy's do nay of you have any information on when the processing will begin? Also, how long do you think it will take to get the Citizenship due to Covid-19... I don't see the Feb applicants getting their AOR still.....

I dont think anybody has a clue right now.

 

[gbonator]

Hi melito,

updating with my application info, sent via Xpresspost:

Location (city): Toronto
App type (single or # of people): Single
Physical presence days: 1135
App sent date: May 30, 2020
App delivered date: June 8, 2020

Hoping they start sending AORs again soon!!

 

[melito]

Hi melito,

updating with my application info, sent via Xpresspost:

Location (city): Toronto
App type (single or # of people): Single
Physical presence days: 1135
App sent date: May 30, 2020
App delivered date: June 8, 2020

Hoping they start sending AORs again soon!!

added! we share the same hope

 

[AINP235]

I've added you to the tracking sheet! Let us know the confirmed delivered date after your package has been received and we'll add that too.
Thank you, my package confirmed delivered date is on June 5, 2020

 

[hoping1]

When was your application sent please?

June 4..... canada post... said it was delivered june8 earlier than i expected..

 

[melito]

June 4..... canada post... said it was delivered june8 earlier than i expected..

added

 

[melito]

Thank you, my package confirmed delivered date is on June 5, 2020

updated

 

[Kanedaa]

Guy's do nay of you have any information on when the processing will begin? Also, how long do you think it will take to get the Citizenship due to Covid-19... I don't see the Feb applicants getting their AOR still.....

Don't expect at least for next 6 months for applications to start moving. CIC site says 12 months processing time, that 12 months kick off once the AOR is issued. Looking into the current situation I don't think any AORs will be given for April-2020 & beyond months before Jan-2021. So just relax & assume that our citizenship process is going to take 24+ months.

 

[melito]

Don't expect at least for next 6 months for applications to start moving. CIC site says 12 months processing time, that 12 months kick off once the AOR is issued. Looking into the current situation I don't think any AORs will be given for April-2020 & beyond months before Jan-2021. So just relax & assume that our citizenship process is going to take 24+ months.

Their posted processing time actually starts from the day they received the application, not from when they issue AOR. But yes, it seems we're in for a long ride.

 

[phoenix111]

Hello everyone! I'm submitting my application today or tomorrow. I think I will be using Xpresspost. Any one used that recently?
I really hope that we won't face too many delays

 

[melito]

Hello everyone! I'm submitting my application today or tomorrow. I think I will be using Xpresspost. Any one used that recently?
I really hope that we won't face too many delays

see below. @hoping1 was it Xpresspost?

June 4..... canada post... said it was delivered june8 earlier than i expected..

and

Hi melito,

updating with my application info, sent via Xpresspost:

Location (city): Toronto
App type (single or # of people): Single
Physical presence days: 1135
App sent date: May 30, 2020
App delivered date: June 8, 2020

Hoping they start sending AORs again soon!!