Yes, can they say “Oh, you have more than 9 business days so you don’t qualify for express application.” No idea.. Maybe I will just make request and ask them about what to do in this situation.. And yes I got my certificate and even though it clearly says “Do Not Bend” on it, it was folded and from one edge to another there is a line…. I hope passport office will accept the document but no idea. Oh and which doctor appointment you talking about haha?I'd make the request now. I have and Service Canada called me back next business day. You have your certificate right? Get your passport going! I would not wait closer to the 22nd Feb - more stressful!
I would also buy a plane ticket as optimist in me says you're travelling and will get your doc appointment
GOOD LUCK!
Urgent Passport After Oath
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Passport office/Service Canada websites says less than 25 business days and your eligible for Express.
Sorry must’ve read up the thread and have your reason to travel confused with someone elses - opps! Sorry!!
Hi all,
I had my virtual oath ceremony yesterday (Jan 24th) - I asked for a rush/expediated certificate in the registration process (which is just prior to ceremony) which wasn't granted. The request had to be emailed, after the ceremony along with the signed Oath form, flight tickets and an explanation. He was hopeful it would be granted, but wasn't his decision to make. Currently waiting to hear back from my email.
The registration clerk did also offer the chance to postpone there and then, before cutting up my PR card.
Just wanted to share my ceremony experience, I know not everyone will have the same experience - mine was super pleasant, the registration person spent extra time to go through my options with me. I had a really good ceremony, albeit no confirmation of rushed certificate
I had my virtual oath ceremony yesterday (Jan 24th) - I asked for a rush/expediated certificate in the registration process (which is just prior to ceremony) which wasn't granted. The request had to be emailed, after the ceremony along with the signed Oath form, flight tickets and an explanation. He was hopeful it would be granted, but wasn't his decision to make. Currently waiting to hear back from my email.
The registration clerk did also offer the chance to postpone there and then, before cutting up my PR card.
Just wanted to share my ceremony experience, I know not everyone will have the same experience - mine was super pleasant, the registration person spent extra time to go through my options with me. I had a really good ceremony, albeit no confirmation of rushed certificate
CEREMONY & CERT
24 Jan - Oath Ceremony
24 Jan - Emailed Signed Oath
31 Jan - Citizenship Application Closed in tracker
3 Feb - Certificate arrived by mail (postman at door, not condo mailbox. Thankfully was working from home!)
PASSPORT
3 Feb - sent Service Canada E-request for call back for Express Passport in-person appt. Received same day. No appointment til the 9th. Advised to call back Monday and request an urgent.
7 Feb - lines open 7:30am eastern. Called for an urgent appt. They couldn’t make it on phone but emailed my local office (Vancouver)on my behalf.
10am pacific had call back for a 1pm appt.
NOTE- your guarantor and references need to be available via phone. All 3 were called before 2pm.
8 Feb - collected my passport
9 Feb - flying!
this was stressful, it has worked out. At times I wished postponed my Oath ceremony though!
24 Jan - Oath Ceremony
24 Jan - Emailed Signed Oath
31 Jan - Citizenship Application Closed in tracker
3 Feb - Certificate arrived by mail (postman at door, not condo mailbox. Thankfully was working from home!)
PASSPORT
3 Feb - sent Service Canada E-request for call back for Express Passport in-person appt. Received same day. No appointment til the 9th. Advised to call back Monday and request an urgent.
7 Feb - lines open 7:30am eastern. Called for an urgent appt. They couldn’t make it on phone but emailed my local office (Vancouver)on my behalf.
10am pacific had call back for a 1pm appt.
NOTE- your guarantor and references need to be available via phone. All 3 were called before 2pm.
8 Feb - collected my passport
9 Feb - flying!
this was stressful, it has worked out. At times I wished postponed my Oath ceremony though!
Hi, I was told that I can apply for an urgent passport with the proof of my oath form submission since the certificate might not arrive in time for my work travel. So I was given an appointment and the person said that if my certificate doesn't arrive on time, I can show proof that I submitted my signed oath form. Does anybody else have experience with this?
Who said that? I don't think that's true?? You need your certificate to apply for the passport.
It was a Service Canada agent on the phone but I had them call me again and the other agent said it will not work.
This thread has given me hope!
Since you guys experienced this a few months ago, what would you do under my circumstances? My oath is scheduled for September 27 and my trip is booked for October 8. Do you think I should join the oath meeting and request to speed up my certificate delivery? I really wouldn't want to postpone the ceremony and I can't miss the trip either.
Any reply is appreciated, thanks!
Since you guys experienced this a few months ago, what would you do under my circumstances? My oath is scheduled for September 27 and my trip is booked for October 8. Do you think I should join the oath meeting and request to speed up my certificate delivery? I really wouldn't want to postpone the ceremony and I can't miss the trip either.
Any reply is appreciated, thanks!