They send a separate email for every applicant but you do not have to create separate portal accounts, just one is enough. You can use the same to download the e-certificate for all members of the family including minors (after your oath ceremony).
July 2024 - Citizenship Application
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Hello guys! I am overwhelmed with excitement right now. My tracker was finally updated this morning. Oath ceremony is scheduled for Feb 26.
A big thank you to everyone on this forum. Special thanks to @hssrp for your readiness to share your knowledge and advice with everyone. May you all find happiness and success in your future endeavors. Thank you.
Oath ceremony was on 30 jan and applied to passport already. Thanks for everything. Thanks to hssrp for updates.
Peace <3
Peace <3
Hi All,
Just wanted to update on our in-person passport application experience.
Oath - 22 Jan 2025
E-certificate downloaded - 23 Jan 2025
Passport Application - 27 Jan 2025: In person at Service Canada Whitby (Passport office)
Passports Delivered - 7 Feb 2025 (delivered by Canada Post)
Experience at Passport Office:
We had 4 applications to submit (2 Adults + 2 children). For submission, my spouse and I walked-in to the office on Monday morning. There was a short queue when we reached around 9:15 (office opens at 8 I think). We were inside the office and into the document checking queue by 9.45 and had got a token by 10ish. Our token was called at around 10:35. The applications were checked, scanned and uploaded, which took about 20 min. We were out of there before 11AM. The office was efficient and people were pleasant.
When submitting the applications, they told us the estimated date when passport will be printed and shipped is 10 Feb. But surprisingly, they were shipped on 5th and we got them today.
Hope this helps. I was expecting bureaucratic hurdles in this process too. But surprisingly, was quite smooth!
Just wanted to update on our in-person passport application experience.
Oath - 22 Jan 2025
E-certificate downloaded - 23 Jan 2025
Passport Application - 27 Jan 2025: In person at Service Canada Whitby (Passport office)
Passports Delivered - 7 Feb 2025 (delivered by Canada Post)
Experience at Passport Office:
We had 4 applications to submit (2 Adults + 2 children). For submission, my spouse and I walked-in to the office on Monday morning. There was a short queue when we reached around 9:15 (office opens at 8 I think). We were inside the office and into the document checking queue by 9.45 and had got a token by 10ish. Our token was called at around 10:35. The applications were checked, scanned and uploaded, which took about 20 min. We were out of there before 11AM. The office was efficient and people were pleasant.
When submitting the applications, they told us the estimated date when passport will be printed and shipped is 10 Feb. But surprisingly, they were shipped on 5th and we got them today.
Hope this helps. I was expecting bureaucratic hurdles in this process too. But surprisingly, was quite smooth!
Anyone from Surrey office and waiting for LPP? Wanted to check the progress in terms of where they are
I have Sept AoR
I have Sept AoR
Virtual citizenship ceremony was yesterday. Got the e-certificate today morning around 6a.m! I found a very nice UPS location where the guy printed out on a beautiful paper, also bought frames, going on the wall! And it's the second day of celebration. Yesterday champagne, restaurant, today beer and some nice grilled food! Thanks the help from the members this thread! Good luck to everyone
July 25 - Applied online
Aug 06 - AOR email (Sydney office)
September 27 - Citizenship test scheduled
October 01 - Citizenship test invitation email (Niagara Office)
October 5 - Citizenship test passed
October 09 - Citizenship test marked completed (shown 11 oct)
FP requested on 4th november and done on 7 nov and then post canada strike
FP received 13 jan 2025
BGC completed on 14th January 2025
LPP completed : 23rd January 2025
Oath ceremony update :18 Feb 2025
Date of oath 20 march 2025
Aug 06 - AOR email (Sydney office)
September 27 - Citizenship test scheduled
October 01 - Citizenship test invitation email (Niagara Office)
October 5 - Citizenship test passed
October 09 - Citizenship test marked completed (shown 11 oct)
FP requested on 4th november and done on 7 nov and then post canada strike
FP received 13 jan 2025
BGC completed on 14th January 2025
LPP completed : 23rd January 2025
Oath ceremony update :18 Feb 2025
Date of oath 20 march 2025