Citizenship mailing address

[robb83]

Hi all

I’m looking to apply for citizenship next month but will need to leave to go back to England for a while at the start of next year and won’t have an address here.

I saw for PR that people have used a UPS mailbox, wondered if I could use the same for mailing address on citizenship application.

especially when I return back to Canada I am not sure where I will be.

thanks everyone

 

[navid2014]

Hi all

I’m looking to apply for citizenship next month but will need to leave to go back to England for a while at the start of next year and won’t have an address here.

I saw for PR that people have used a UPS mailbox, wondered if I could use the same for mailing address on citizenship application.

especially when I return back to Canada I am not sure where I will be.

thanks everyone

If I were you, I will give the address of my friend and not a mailbox. This way he or she can keep an eye on the mails from CIC.

 

[Freeace22]

They will not return the file to mail box if it's incomplete so it's better to give your friend's address.

 

[robb83]

Thanks - the UPS is not a mailbox as such it’s an actual street address. I have seen in other threads that PR cards were mailed to them not a problem, the address is different to a PO Box like which is available from Canada post.

I have a friend but with processing times taking 6 months he may move before then.

what do they actually send through the post if I am doing application online?

 

[Elkam123]

I'm in your same situation. Will leave after submitting the application. Due to the long processing time, I'm worried friends may change address or travel.

I'm considering using a lawyer. All correspondence will go through the lawyer. It's a safe and sure legal alternative. A bit more expensive of course.

When using a PO box, how can you check your mail regularly?

There are other services that provide a street address and they scan every mail you get and send a scanned copy to you. Look in my previous posts, one person replied to me with such a link


Anyway, keep updating about what did you find out about the best way to handle the mail when leaving after application. I'll keep watching.

 

[robb83]

It’s no a PO Box

https://www.theupsstore.ca/services/mailboxes/

From what I understand the citizenship documents are considered a “package” when mailed - Canada post redirect/mail forwarding will not handle this as I think it is stamped with no redirect or similar.

The UPS below quoted accepts “packages”


With a mailbox at The UPS Store, you get a real street address, not just a P.O. Box number. If you’re a business owner, having a real street address as your mailbox can provide you with a professional image for your business. The UPS Store also offers many additional services that the post office does not, services like package acceptance from all carriers, package notification and Call-in MailCheck®, all aimed to save you valuable time.

 

[harirajmohan]

It’s no a PO Box

https://www.theupsstore.ca/services/mailboxes/

From what I understand the citizenship documents are considered a “package” when mailed - Canada post redirect/mail forwarding will not handle this as I think it is stamped with no redirect or similar.

In reality, unfortunately they give the address as a PO Box in Canada unlike in US.

THe one i gave for PR card while landing:
PMB #113
2A – 15 Worobetz Place, Saskatoon SK S7L 6R4

When using a PO box, how can you check your mail regularly?

I used to ask the ups guy to check the mail once in 2 weeks and they do it as its a private company unlike govt post office. So you can ask them regularly without hesitation. Or you can give key to your friend to check the box.

 

[saleem7821]

Hello , please guide me
My mailing address is PO BOX number which is my office address . can I use that PO BOX number in my application as mailing address ?

 

[fly_van]

Hi all

I’m looking to apply for citizenship next month but will need to leave to go back to England for a while at the start of next year and won’t have an address here.

I saw for PR that people have used a UPS mailbox, wondered if I could use the same for mailing address on citizenship application.

especially when I return back to Canada I am not sure where I will be.

thanks everyone

I am using UPS mailbox as mailing address, no update as i submit the application in Sep.