Application for Canadian Citizenship - A Comprehensive Guide

[Rutherfords]

1. 2 - 3 months for AOR is normal.
2. You'll need to be in Canada for interview and oath AFAIK. For other events (test), you don't have to be in Canada. Interviews are rare these days.
3. You'll need to be in Canada for oath. 12 - 15 months after application IMO (conservative estimate).
4. Everything is done via email / online requests. You'll receive the citizenship certificate via snail-mail.

Thank you kind sir!

 

[hparikh11]

I made error in physical calculator entered date of application 08/24 instead of 08/25. The end period date as per physical calculator is 08/23. On my online application form I entered last date as 08/24. My total presence is 1435 days approx. Will my online application is likely to be returned?

 

[immigration2939]

In physical presence calculator, do I need to mention the trips outside Canada before becoming PR?

 

[AlexandraO]

1. 2 - 3 months for AOR is normal.
2. You'll need to be in Canada for interview and oath AFAIK. For other events (test), you don't have to be in Canada. Interviews are rare these days.
3. You'll need to be in Canada for oath. 12 - 15 months after application IMO (conservative estimate).
4. Everything is done via email / online requests. You'll receive the citizenship certificate via snail-mail.

thank you for all information, very useful!!

I do NOT need to be in Canada for AOR if I am applying online, do I?

 

[AlexandraO]

Overlaps are fine so it doesn't matter. However, do NOT leave any gaps, not even a single day.

thank you!

 

[shshivam]

What is the average time to receive citizenship certificate after virtual oath ceremony? And average time to get passport after that?

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

thank you for all information, very useful!!

I do NOT need to be in Canada for AOR if I am applying online, do I?

no

 

[VC456]

Recently got a ticket saying "engage in prohibited activity on premise ticket section 2(1)(a)(ii), will it have impact on Citizenship application?

 

[itisha1]

Regarding filing of income tax in the last five years, what should you mention if you have been a housewife and had no income. Do you mark check or cross?
Thanks

 

[royce110]

Recently got a ticket saying "engage in prohibited activity on premise ticket section 2(1)(a)(ii), will it have impact on Citizenship application?

AFAIK it a typical city of Toronto ticket and not a criminal charge so should not have any impact on your application, that being said its best to take the opinion of a immigration lawyer just to be sure. Good luck

 

[dany125]

Q13 Have you ever held immigration or citizenship status in any country other than Canada, including your country of birth?

I made a half-day trip from Saudia to Bahrain. When I try to fill this visa under this question, the form does not accept the same day return and says "To" date value should be greater than "From" date value. How can I declare this visit visa (same day return) status on the form?

 

[dany125]

Another question: We are a family of five and each have more than 15 arabic exit/entry stamps on passport within our eligibility period. Since, we have to submit all the copies of passport, do we need to translate all the arabic exit/entry stamps. I am afraid, it would be too much to get translate 70-80 stamps. Guidance is appreciated.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Q13 Have you ever held immigration or citizenship status in any country other than Canada, including your country of birth?

I made a half-day trip from Saudia to Bahrain. When I try to fill this visa under this question, the form does not accept the same day return and says "To" date value should be greater than "From" date value. How can I declare this visit visa (same day return) status on the form?

Just put in the next day in the "To" date. If asked, you can explain this.

 

[vjosi]

If there are some periods where I was a housewife should I include the home address or just N/A?

Question 13 about other citizenship countries including home country. Which date should I include? Birthday date?

TIA

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

If there are some periods where I was a housewife should I include the home address or just N/A?

Question 13 about other citizenship countries including home country. Which date should I include? Birthday date?

TIA

1. Write the home address
2. For the country of birth/citizenship, it'll be your DOB.