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@forw.jane Is it still the case or No need to have surrender certificate if country of birth is India? My wife just got Canadian passport and we are travelling in March so I’m unsure if we will be able to get surrender certificate by then.

I will be curious to know the answer to this as we have travel plans in March and yet to apply for Canadian passport. Also is there a link to forum where we can follow the surrender certificate timeline? Especially BLS Mississauga/ High Commission Toronto?

You should get it somewhere between 2 - 5 business days.

No. The only option you have is to reschedule or request a video oath ceremony which has its own implications. All those will be available in your official invitation.

Received invitation for In-Person ceremony.

If you're lucky enough to get hold of them then yes, check with them. Else, I would go by the official invitation. Also, make sure all your information are accurate in the invitation.

UPDATE: Scheduled for oath on January 29, 2025. Yet to receive official invitation email.

Oath turned 'In Progress' on December 4 since then no update on the date.

It depends sometimes they send along or as soon as the status changes. In some cases after weeks/months. Mine changed to 'In progress' on Dec 4th but till date no email or update.

It is normal. Since the holidays are coming up they might work on scheduling the oath in the New Year.

I 100% agree that they can see a bit more on real time. But, none of the agents that I have spoken to in at least 5 times never want to disclose and just say that it is within the standard processing time.

unfortunately, the agent you're talking to do not see much details than what we see. Sometimes, you will see sudden progress. Just hang in there.

If you dial in sharp between 8 - 8:05 AM there are high chances you will get to someone. If this time passes then the probability is sometimes low.

You do not need to surrender Indian passport to apply for e-Visa. Once you get Canadian Passport or even take up oath it is safe to not use Indian passport for travel.

Update: Ceremony updated to in progress on Dec 4, reflected on tracker on December 6.