Applying for Canadian Passport with US Citizen Occupation Guarantor

[Wacky1.nash]

I live in the United State and don't know any Canadians here. I wanted to use my sister who is an MD and US citizen as a guarantor. I know this is allowed, using form PPTC140 instead of the usual PPTC153.

My question is - are there any risks going this route considering it is likely not usual these days. I would prefer to use my sister as it would be hard to physically get the photo, ID and form signed by a Canadian Passport holder, as everyone such person who knows me for more than 2 years lives in Toronto.

PS - Interestingly I learnt, prior to 2016 ALL guarantors HAD to be occupational (hold valid license in certain occupations such as doctor, lawyer etc). It was only after a change in 2016 that eligibility for being a guarantor opened up to all adult Canadian passport holders.

 

[bellaluna]

The risk is your file is handled by an ignorant agent (someone got their mail app returned when their references lived outside Canada, but that is perfectly allowed). But you have the rules on your side, and if ever this happens, they will process your file based on the original acceptance date.

 

[Wacky1.nash]

The risk is your file is handled by an ignorant agent (someone got their mail app returned when their references lived outside Canada, but that is perfectly allowed). But you have the rules on your side, and if ever this happens, they will process your file based on the original acceptance date.

Thanks yeah I have seen IRCC making such errors with citizenship applications. Probably best to do what the majority do, and get a Canadian passport holder as a guarantor.