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Application for Canadian Citizenship - A Comprehensive Guide

Shore1

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May 23, 2021
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I just got translation of Passport stamps from Docbase. They sent me the scanned copy of translation over email. Should I print and attach the scanned copy with my PAPER based application? Or should I wait for original copy of translation which will come via regular mail?
I would confirm with them to see if they are sending a physical copy. I never got a physical copy from them, only the scanned version. As far as I remember, they had earlier said they will send both.
 

ufarooqi

Hero Member
May 22, 2014
240
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Waterloo, Canada
Visa Office......
CHC Islamabad
App. Filed.......
13-05-2015
IELTS Request
Waived Off
File Transfer...
13-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
26-05-2015 (Medical Status changed to PASSED on MyCIC)
Passport Req..
10-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
20-08-2015
I would confirm with them to see if they are sending a physical copy. I never got a physical copy from them, only the scanned version. As far as I remember, they had earlier said they will send both.
They said they’ll send it. But that’s not the point. If scanned copy of translation works for Online application. It should work for Paper application too right?

Anyone?
 

smash1984

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Oct 7, 2018
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They said they’ll send it. But that’s not the point. If scanned copy of translation works for Online application. It should work for Paper application too right?

Anyone?
The original copy would also be a copy right? It won't be your original passport?

I suppose doing a color printout and sending it with the application should work.
 

ufarooqi

Hero Member
May 22, 2014
240
92
Waterloo, Canada
Visa Office......
CHC Islamabad
App. Filed.......
13-05-2015
IELTS Request
Waived Off
File Transfer...
13-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
26-05-2015 (Medical Status changed to PASSED on MyCIC)
Passport Req..
10-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
20-08-2015
The original copy would also be a copy right? It won't be your original passport?

I suppose doing a color printout and sending it with the application should work.
I’m talking about original translation certificate where translator put their golden seal and stamp. I think sending a copy of it in paper application should be fine.
 

VKM25

Full Member
Apr 4, 2017
24
1
Hi Everyone,

I had a questions about Work, School and Activities section. I have been working full time since I landed as PR and also doing part-time post graduation, but didn't add details of education since it was overlapping with work experience. Will it be a problem? Thanks in advance!
 

QueenPeaches

Star Member
Jun 10, 2021
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I’m talking about original translation certificate where translator put their golden seal and stamp. I think sending a copy of it in paper application should be fine.
You could attach a Letter of Explanation saying that you have attached a print out copy as the original willed not be mailed to you.
That may work.
 

QueenPeaches

Star Member
Jun 10, 2021
170
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Hi Everyone,

I had a questions about Work, School and Activities section. I have been working full time since I landed as PR and also doing part-time post graduation, but didn't add details of education since it was overlapping with work experience. Will it be a problem? Thanks in advance!
Even if it overlaps, you should include it.
I was working and schooling part time too and I included everything.
 
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Chetabhim

Star Member
Sep 14, 2014
54
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i have received my AOR today and online application I had send on 13 Dec,2021. Tried understanding the timeline as to how long it will take to receive the test invite because I am planning to go to India for 3-4 months due to some family issue. Any idea if someone could tell me how long it will take
 

Mah11

Star Member
Oct 20, 2021
84
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hi guys, I need some help with my physical presence form, today they returned my application. I couldn't find my mistake.
 

noah_10

Newbie
Feb 17, 2022
3
0
hi, i need help with filling the form regarding the implied status (maintained status)
Actual end date of the permit is january 5 but implied status till january 25.

do i have to write the ACTUAL EXPIRY DATE of work permit as it is on printed on permit OR should i INCLUDE THE TIME SPENT ON IMPLIED STATUS when entering the end date of the work permit and put end date of permit as january 25.
 

Steevy

Hero Member
May 31, 2014
214
40
Vancouver
Hello everyone!

So it is time for me to join the ranks of the citizenship applicants, but I'm a bit confused with the online application document requirements.

For the standard paper application, IRCC requests that you scan and print out ALL of the passport pages (for any passports/travel docs you've held over the 5 year period), but the ONLINE application only asks for the bio page(s) and has a line saying that at some point I will be asked to show the original passport/travel documents (also a part of the paper based processing).

My question being, should I just follow the online application to a "T", or is there any point of actually uploading the whole passport package in Additional Documents? I couldn't find this question being answered to a sufficient extent, so here I am.
 

Mah11

Star Member
Oct 20, 2021
84
32
Hi, you need at least 730 days as PR, and 365 days maximum as temporary residence
Thanks for your help, I know all of this. I was in Canada for one mount in April 2017, and then have been here since Nov 21st, 2017 as a visitor until now, one time I extend my visa for 5 mounts and before it finished I left Canada for 5 days, after coming back I applied for PR which I got on Sep12th 2019. and for now, I signed my citizen application on November 7th,2021 with 1130 days for physical presence. I didn't send my extended visa paper to them, I don't know maybe this is a mistake. right now I have no idea about my mistake.
 
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