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    October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

    So the admin doesn't update when admin receives the invite :) lol
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    Mistake in citizenship application

    I am no lawyer not play one on TV. My knowledge is from my own experience through the grinder and reading a lot of the posts on forums. That said, this is not a withdraw your application mistake. The 2 trips are also not deal breakers...again because you have a buffer of 600 days (spent less...
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    Mistake in citizenship application

    I am generally in the camp of disclose via webform. They will find your misses when they check CBSA, so you getting ahead of it doesn't hurt. You have a 600 days buffer, so this alone shouldn't send it to a "special" processing. I have seen reports on this forum where people learnt during the...
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    Do I have to bring my passport for the oath?

    I understand where the OP is coming from; we all have questions as we don't understand the process completely. Unfortunately, the only thing we can definitely go by is the instructions provided to us. Actual experiences are just anecdotes, which varies by centre and case officer. You should...
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    Day trips, Entry and Exit Dates (For Citizenship)

    As sns204 said, you can get US CBP records; there are 2 ways to go about - the i94 website (i94.CBP.dhs.gov) or submitting a FOIA. The FOIA is the longer route but more detailed. You can start with the i94 website for your needs. Check the entry stamps on your passport as many countries stamp...
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    Do I have to bring my passport for the oath?

    The Oath letter asks that you bring all valid and expired passports. I don't know if they look at it or do anything with it. Maybe someone who has taken oath can explain ...
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    Renew PR or rush to finish citizenship application?

    Is there a restriction on applying for both? Why not both? PR allows you to travel after July if you need to and your citizenship application starts it's clock.
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    Webform can make application delay ?

    The question shouldn't be about delay in the process due to a webform query (though it shouldn't add to any delay); you need to correct any mistake you made in your form if you know it's wrong or incomplete. The webform request will add detail to your file and ensure consistency with whatever...
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    Accessing Citizenship Eligibility

    Yes, yes and Yes 9c. Answer Yes. You will be asked to fill a form to assess credits as crown servant or a spouse of crown servant. It doesn't apply to you but 9c. is poorly worded. So, print out CIT 0177 and write out not applicable in the boxes and submit. You may also include an additional...
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    Renouncing Indian citizenship and getting OCI at same time, is it possible?

    My experience with BLS is that the "rules" vary by the office, in typical Indian fashion. If you live in a city with a BLS office, I would recommend go and ask them. If there is a way to get it done, they will do it for you.
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    question 13- immigration status

    Citizenship - India from birth date If you were in US on H1/L1 I would recommend mentioning that as well. It is a non resident status but extra info in his case doesn't hurt your application.
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    October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

    He could be a Ph.D. ... So a doctor but not the medical kind :)
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    October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

    Location is everything :D I think of it as a reward for folks who choose (/have) to live in remote locations with fewer immigrants. Someone who lives 400km from the nearest IRCC center isn't definitely living in party central....it's ironical for sure..I live in an area with 3 centers but have...
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    October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

    Call very early or mid day. I was able to reach an agent at about 1 pm after a 28 min wait.
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    October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

    Option 2. Quick AOR means I know they have received my application. Delayed test invite isn't too bad as this forum makes the wait interesting ;)
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    Should I renew my Permanent residency

    Yes. I was just saying that could be an option if OP chooses to not get a new PR card but has to travel in an emergency. Personally I would apply for a new PR card as it avoids the hassles of a PRTD as btbt mentions (apply from outside the country, every embassy/ consulate process at different...
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    Should I renew my Permanent residency

    Just wanted to add to the responses above. If you choose not to renew your PR card but have to travel, there is the option of a temporary travel document that can be issued by a Canadian consulate/embassy to enable your return back to Canada. The only problem with a temporary travel document...
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    October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

    Fly back to Saskatoon for the test! Toronto has a backlog of applicants waiting for test dates but it's your call :)
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    Need help with filling the Citizenship Form

    The recommended course of action on this forum is - answer Yes, include CIT 0177 and mark it as not applicable. You can even include an additional letter that clearly states that you are not claiming crown servant exemption but including the form since technically you were living out of Canada...
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    October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

    Sounds like you will be hanging out in the Scarborough DM to Oath thread now :p Congratulations!