Paper Based Citizenship Application Updated Version Effective 01-Mar-2021 ::: Request for Advice

[mtmeenu]

The paper based citizenship application on updated version will be must effective 01-Mar-2021. Can this version be used even now and accepted by IRCC? I wanted to use the correct version to avoid avoid return of application as there are expected delays in opening opening the application and issuing AOR. Await advice. IRCC web site states:

Applications received at our Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Sydney, NS on March 1, 2021 or later must use forms from October 2020 or later (indicated on the lower left corner of the form). Application forms that are not up-to-date will be returned as incomplete. IRCC does not consider the date of signatures or mailing to be deciding factors.

 

[engray]

Yes, you can use it now.

 

[mtmeenu]

Thanks. Hope you do not mind sharing the basis of this comment?

 

[engray]

Thanks. Hope you do not mind sharing the basis of this comment?

The current application package uses the updated form which you can download directly: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-canadian-citizenship-adults.html

 

[mtmeenu]

The current application package uses the updated form which you can download directly: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-canadian-citizenship-adults.html

Thanks and appreciated.

 

[Haniel]

The current application package uses the updated form which you can download directly: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-canadian-citizenship-adults.html

Hi,

I sent my application 2 weeks ago with the version from 2019, that was the latest version available at that time. They have already received the application. I am a bit concerned if they will accept it as it is not update 2020 version. I hope it will be ok as it was delivered before March 1st. Could you please advise? Thanks

 

[mtmeenu]

Hi,

I sent my application 2 weeks ago with the version from 2019, that was the latest version available at that time. They have already received the application. I am a bit concerned if they will accept it as it is not update 2020 version. I hope it will be ok as it was delivered before March 1st. Could you please advise? Thanks

Are colored or Black & White copies of the documents preferred and allowed for mailed applications? Secondly, how much time it is taking now to get an Acknowledgement of Receipt.

 

[engray]

Hi,

I sent my application 2 weeks ago with the version from 2019, that was the latest version available at that time. They have already received the application. I am a bit concerned if they will accept it as it is not update 2020 version. I hope it will be ok as it was delivered before March 1st. Could you please advise? Thanks

No need to worry, Only applications received on or after March 1st need to be using the latest version.

 

[Haniel]

No need to worry, Only applications received on or after March 1st need to be using the latest version.

Thank you !

 

[Haniel]

Are colored or Black & White copies of the documents preferred and allowed for mailed applications? Secondly, how much time it is taking now to get an Acknowledgement of Receipt.

Black and white is ok I assume. AOR may take 3-6-9 months, it’s hard to say, obviously there is no pattern