Application for Canadian Citizenship - A Comprehensive Guide

[dipoonibile]

My application just got returned because i selected yes to "Would you like to name a representative".
Do I need to fill in a new application form or should I just replace that page. If i replace only the page, what happens to the barcoded section (last set of pages)

 

[abbas.pasha]

My application just got returned because i selected yes to "Would you like to name a representative".
Do I need to fill in a new application form or should I just replace that page. If i replace only the page, what happens to the barcoded section (last set of pages)

Update the application and do not select
“Would you like to name a representative"
revalidate the barcode and print the application form again

 

[dipoonibile]

Update the application and do not select
“Would you like to name a representative"
Regenerate the barcode and print the application form again

Thank you

 

[SpiritualWonderBoy]

Guys just a quick question. I an applying Paper Based application, I have two question

1. Do I need to put my name on the back of my two photos ?

2. Do I need to photocopy all the passport page or only the biographical page ?

Thank you.

 

[Troy2245]

Visitor: 2019 may(The day your spouse arrived) to 2019 December (end date should be 1 days before the TRV date)
Temporary worker: 2019 December to 2020 July (end date should be 1 days before the PR date)

Additional question to this.
On time spent outside canada for application for citizenship,

my spouse was away for one month outside canada to X country.
In that 30 days, she also travelled to Y country for 2 days.

so on form, should it be just 30 days to X country

OR
28 days to X country
2 days to Y country?

thanks in advance

 

[sk540]

Hi.

Is CLB test accepted as a proof of language for citizenship application?

Thanks

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi.

Is CLB test accepted as a proof of language for citizenship application?

Thanks

Yes

 

[abbas.pasha]

Additional question to this.
On time spent outside canada for application for citizenship,

my spouse was away for one month outside canada to X country.
In that 30 days, she also travelled to Y country for 2 days.

so on form, should it be just 30 days to X country

OR
28 days to X country
2 days to Y country?

thanks in advance

Mention only country X

 

[sk540]

Yes

Thanks a lot!

 

[abbas.pasha]

Thanks a lot!

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0002-application-canadian-citizenship-under-subsection-5-1-adults-18-years-older.html

Question 15.
Language requirement

1. All applicants 18-54 years of age must submit proof that demonstrates adequate knowledge of English or French (even if your first language is English or French). If you are younger than 18 or 55 and older, you are not required to provide language evidence
   
   If you are 18-54 years of age and unable to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French language ability due to a medical condition, this requirement may be waived. You must submit supporting evidence with your application. See Step 3 in this instruction guide.
   
   Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens level 4 is considered “Basic Proficiency” and means an individual can:
   
   • take part in short, everyday conversations about common topics
   • understand simple instructions, questions and directions
   • use basic grammar, including simple structures and tenses and show that you know enough common words and phrases to answer questions and express yourself
2. 
   If you do not have proof of language proficiency or the language level needed, you can take a government-funded language program to help you improve your language skills to get a certificate at a level of CLB/NCLC 4.
   
   Examples of the types of language evidence that can be submitted include:
   
   1. You attended or are currently attending a secondary or post-secondary education program in English or French, either in Canada or abroad, including:
      1. A degree, diploma, certificate or official transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program showing you studied in English or French, in Canada or abroad.
      2. If the original document is in a different language, include:
         • a letter from the school showing that the language of instruction was in English or French along with (including an official translation of the original document, if needed)
         • the address and contact information (phone number) of the education institution
   2. Results from a third-party language test
      
      note: If you did the test in the past for immigration or citizenship purposes, we will accept the results even if it has expired.
      
      1. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Test (CELPIP-G) or the CELPIP-General LS (listening and speaking).
         • If you took the test after April 1, 2014, you must have a score of level 4 or higher in listening and speaking.
         • If you took the test before April 1, 2014, you must have a score of 2H or higher (i.e., 3L, 3H, 4L, 4H, 5L, or 5H) in listening and speaking.
      2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training. You must have a score of:
         • 4.0 or higher in speaking and
         • 4.5 or higher in listening. (Note: If the test was done before November 28, 2008, we will accept a level 4 or higher)
      3. Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF), Test d’Évaluation du Français adapté au Québec (TEFAQ) or TEF pour la naturalisation.
         • If you took the test afterJuly 1, 2012:
           • Niveau B1 or higher, (i.e. B2, C1 or C2) in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale
         • If you took the test beforeJuly 1, 2012:
           • Niveau 3 or higher in Compréhension de l’oral and Expression orale.
         • If you took the Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF) before July 1, 2012, you need a level 3 for expression orale only. This applies only to the TEF and not the TEFAQ or TEF pour la naturalisation.
      4. We will accept the following proof if you have submitted them in the past for immigration purposes to Quebec (note: these tests align with the échelle québécoise and not officially with CLB/NCLC 4):
         • Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) – All test results
         • Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) – Level B1 or higher
         • Test de connaissance du français(TCF) – Niveau B1 or higher
         • Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCFQ) – Niveau B1 or higher
3. You took a government-funded language training program and have achieved Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CLB/NCLC) level 4 or higher in speaking and listening skills, including:
   • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada or Cours de Langue pour Immigrants au Canada (LINC or CLIC):
     • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course on or after November 1st, 2012:
       • A copy of the certificate.
     • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course at CLB 4/NCLC 4 or higher from January 1st 2008 to October 31st, 2012:
       • A copy of the certificate.
       • If you do not have a copy of your certificate, check the box in question 15a and we will validate your certificate in the system.
   • You completed a provincial language training program in:
     Manitoba
     
     • A copy of the Manitoba Canadian Language Benchmark Report or an Adult English as an Additional Language (EAL) student progress report from Manitoba Government.
       • Speaking and listening skills are at CLB/NCLC level 4 or higher.
   • 
     Quebec
     
     • Bulletins by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) (old department name), or the Ministère de l’Immigration et Communautés Culturelles(old department name):
       • Assessments issued between June 1st, 2011 and October 16, 2012, must indicate interaction orale is level 4 or higher (Échelle Québécoise); or
       • Assessments issued after October 16, 2012, must indicate interaction orale or compréhension orale (listening) and production orale (speaking) is level 4 or higher (Échelle Québécoise).
     • The Ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES) is issuing a Relevé des apprentissages for adults taking French training as per the “Francisation à l’éducation des adultes”. You need level 4 or higher of l’échelle québécoise in speaking and listening.
   • 
     British Columbia (BC)
     
     • Certificates issued on or after November 1st, 2012 automatically show a CLB 4 level or higher, even if not stated on the certificate.
     • British Columbia’s English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) training in 2010 or after, submit an ELSA report card or an ELSA certificate issued on or before August 31, 2014, confirming language level CLB 4 or higher in listening and speaking.
     • British Columbia’s English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) training in 2008 or 2009, submit an ELSA certificate showing language level CLB 4 or higher in listening and speaking.
   • 
     Note: certificates were not automatically issued and contact the ELSA program directly to get a copy. We will not make the request for you.
     
     Ontario
     
     Ontario Provincial Language Training Certificates from December 2013 or later showing a level CLB/NCLC 4 or higher, in speaking and listening, including:
     
     • English as a Second Language (ESL)/Anglais Langue Seconde (ALS)
     • French as a Second Language (FSL)/Français Langue Seconde (FLS); or
     • Citizenship and Language Training (CL)/Instruction civique et enseignement de la langue (ICEL)
   • 
     Saskatchewan
     
     A copy of your Statement of Student Language Proficiency from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. You get one as a student of the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. It’s based on the Common Framework of Reference (CFR) scale in listening and in speaking:
     
     • All schools in Saskatchewan from Kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) are able to issue the certificate for English as an Additional Language.
     • Level B1 is equal or higher to CLB 4.
   • 
     Nova Scotia
     
     A copy of the Proficiency in English Nova Scotia (PENS) learner certificate. It must show that your speaking and listening skills are CLB level 4 or higher.
     
     If you have this certificate,
     
     • select “Other” in question 15a of the application form
     • type “Proficiency in English Nova Scotia (PENS) learner certificate” in the text box

 

[Parisuzy]

Hi all.

I am waiting to see when they ask me for the exam. However I might not be available when they ask. So, do they give us one day or give us a time period where we can select a day? What is the process for the test?
Any info is appreciated.

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi all.

I am waiting to see when they ask me for the exam. However I might not be available when they ask. So, do they give us one day or give us a time period where we can select a day? What is the process for the test?
Any info is appreciated.

You get a window of 21 days within which you can attempt this test

Once you are ready to take the test, please click (or copy in your Chrome or Safari browser) the following link, and follow the instructions to begin the sign in process:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-test/online.html

• You’ll have 30 minutes to complete the test; you won’t be able to stop or pause it.
• There are 20 multiple choice questions.
• The test can be answered in either English or French.
• The 30-minute timer will continue if you are disconnected.
• You can reconnect at any time within the 30 minutes.
• If you don’t manually submit, the test will automatically submit after 30 minutes has ended.
• You must be visible at all times in front of your webcam while completing the test.
• You are not permitted to open any other tabs or applications.
• You need to get 15 correct answers to pass the test.
• Your test result will be automatically generated when the online test is submitted. This score will be temporary and not your official test result. In the upcoming months, we will review and confirm your official test result and contact you with the next steps. You will be asked to accept disclaimers, terms and conditions during the sign-in process. You will also be asked to agree to have your webcam take pictures of you during the test.

Note:

• You must ensure your internet connection is stable for the duration of the test. In case you have been disconnected, you can use the same link to continue your test. The time, however, will continue counting down.
• f technical issues arise during the test, your test results may be invalidated. We will contact you for next steps as soon as possible. An interview with a Citizenship officer and a retake of the test via videoconference may be necessary

 

[ElJack]

Hi Guys,

We are a family of four - my spouse, two kids under 18 and myself. Now it's time to apply for citizenship. As per my understanding we can't apply online if we are getting citizenship all together. Here is the question: Can I apply online for my wife and myself, process everything, get the citizenship and then apply for kids on paper? I hate filling the forms and online seems to be so much easier ))

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi Guys,

We are a family of four - my spouse, two kids under 18 and myself. Now it's time to apply for citizenship. As per my understanding we can't apply online if we are getting citizenship all together. Here is the question: Can I apply online for my wife and myself, process everything, get the citizenship and then apply for kids on paper? I hate filling the forms and online seems to be so much easier ))

As a family you cannot (yet) apply online
Either one of the parents can apply online and the other parent can apply with the kids on paper can be another way

Your suggestion will drag applications your kids. Imagine you and your wife apply and receive citizenship after a year and then later your apply for your kids which may take some time to process as well. Are all these efforts worth the pain as against filling bunch of forms, printing them and sending it by courier/post etc ?

My recommendation is that you all apply as a family on paper

 

[ElJack]

As a family you cannot (yet) apply online
Either one of the parents can apply online and the other parent can apply with the kids on paper can be another way

Your suggestion will drag applications your kids. Imagine you and your wife apply and receive citizenship after a year and then later your apply for your kids which may take some time to process as well. Are all these efforts worth the pain as against filling bunch of forms, printing them and sending it by courier/post etc ?

My recommendation is that you all apply as a family on paper

Valid point, thank you. Given how much extended in time the whole process is, I agree I have to go through this paper forms pain ))). I wonder if there is any info on when the Online format will be available for groups with minors?