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  1. chakrab

    Intend to Reside/stay EVEN after getting citizenship

    you do realize that canada is a constitutional monarchy and that "Queen of Canada" is an official title. in fact canada is one of the countrues that is listed under reigning monarchies, just like spain and monaco.
  2. chakrab

    file returned for no reason, now have to pay the new fee :S

    you should send the enrollment letter and all transcripts till now.
  3. chakrab

    out of country and oath notice received

    also don't forget the issue of finding a guarantor :)
  4. chakrab

    out of country and oath notice received

    unless you are from a country that supports dual citizenship, this process will be impossible. the moment one receives the canadian certificate, their previous citizenship will cease to exist. so one would be travelling without a valid passport in such a case. also under passport canada and cic...
  5. chakrab

    October 2013 Citizenship Applications

    from the old times, it meant the file has been transferred to local office, which you can verify by calling CIC. i would say go through the monthly spreadsheets for the months ahead of you and check the stats on your local office. also let the CIC know about the travel as a safety net. they...
  6. chakrab

    out of country and oath notice received

    do realize that you will lose the PR card during the oath process. so can't really leave right after oath. need to wait till passport. i know someone who had the same issue and didn't calculate this part in travel plans. so, just a suggestion.
  7. chakrab

    file returned for no reason, now have to pay the new fee :S

    for people who were unemployed during the period, they have to provide a reason for being unemployed (not sure if it was before).
  8. chakrab

    file returned for no reason, now have to pay the new fee :S

    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/citizen/CIT0002E.pdf found it through: Find application forms. the drop down states the date as Feb 2013 but the form says 02-2014 please verify though :)
  9. chakrab

    file returned for no reason, now have to pay the new fee :S

    from what i have seen in the forum, the work/education part seems to be more thorough. again, it depends on each individual situation. check it out yourself. the form should be dated february 2014 i believe (as opposed to september 2013).
  10. chakrab

    file returned for no reason, now have to pay the new fee :S

    also don't forget to use the new application form this time. the form has changed as well. submit the old form as well with the stamps.
  11. chakrab

    file returned for no reason, now have to pay the new fee :S

    because the application was returned. had they just asked for a set of documents (like they have done for some), your application would be in process.
  12. chakrab

    file returned for no reason, now have to pay the new fee :S

    you can pay $200 extra the same you paid the first time and send the receipt along with the old receipt of $200. you should have send the transcripts from the university no matter what degree/diploma you completed.
  13. chakrab

    Intend to Reside/stay EVEN after getting citizenship

    queen elizabeth is the queen of britain, canada, australia, new zealand, bahamas, etc (all independently). your point here shows your ignorance of canadian politics and history. when is the canadian independence day btw? if you are so much against the clause, don't sign it
  14. chakrab

    October 2013 Citizenship Applications

    you will need to notify CIC about your travel. should ask them to schedule the test once you are back (not sure how long you are out for). these days you won't get much time between the notice and the test date, a week or two max. if you get the test notice (on e-cas) while you are away, call...
  15. chakrab

    Mainting PR status for Citizenship while outside Canada

    That's only for citizenship application, in which case your staying in europe won't make much of a difference. no rule changes for PR has been proposed yet.
  16. chakrab

    Mainting PR status for Citizenship while outside Canada

    this one will be where you may have issues evidence of the residential addresses of the person you are accompanying for the five (5) years before the application (mandatory) you may have to find a residence under your name in europe while you are there.
  17. chakrab

    Mainting PR status for Citizenship while outside Canada

    OPTION 1. Accompanying a Canadian citizen outside Canada You may count each day that you accompanied a Canadian citizen outside Canada provided that the person you accompanied is your spouse, common-law partner or parent (if you are a child under 22 years of age). Evidence required You must...
  18. chakrab

    Intend to Reside/stay EVEN after getting citizenship

    that's where i agree with you. it shouldn't be different for B and C. I have no idea why some people are bringing in A to the equation, as it is a moot point. but think with a clear mind. if someone has asked you while applying for work permit, PR or citizenship, "do you plan to stay in...
  19. chakrab

    Mainting PR status for Citizenship while outside Canada

    as far as i know, it only applies when the applicant is accompanying a citizen, who is on a job related trip.
  20. chakrab

    1095 days count query

    check with the calculator and it will be very easy. days before PR are considered half a day. so you will need at least 2 years of PR to apply. 2 years before PR * 0.5 + 2 years after PR = 3 years eligibility out of last 4 years. sadly it doesn't matter how long one has stayed in Canada, only...