April 2017 - Citizenship Applicants

[KT_2017]

And one more note about leaving a buffer... Even if you think you've got *everything* correct, there could still be some mistakes that swing things by a day on any given trip. Have you ever...

- Had a flight that was supposed to arrive late on one day, but got delayed until the next?
- Had a flight that landed at the end of one day, but didn't go through customs until after midnight?
- Taken a trip to the states but didn't realize you didn't cross the border back into Canada until 2am the next day?
- Had any delays/cancellations/rerouting of flights that caused you to spend an extra night somewhere that your flight receipts don't show?

Any of those things (and probably more I can't think of) could have easily happened and put your calculation off by a day on any trip. Have it happen on enough trips, and there goes even a week buffer without any effort. For example, in my calculations, I had a Cathay Pacific flight that landed back in Canada just before midnight each time. I took that flight 4 times. I guarantee you I didn't get processed as re-entering Canada until the next day each of those times. That's *four* extra days right there that you wouldn't think of if you just looked at your calendar/flight receipts.

This is not a big deal if you have a buffer, as anyone looking at your file is going to understand a discrepancy with arrivals right around midnight. But if you don't have a buffer, the physical presence test is incredibly strict. You either meet it or you don't.

So, again, *at least* two weeks buffer before mailing the application. Think of it this way, it's better to wait a few weeks than do what I did. I now might lose my fee, have to wait weeks (maybe a month) before my application is officially withdrawn, then pay and mail my application again. This will likely put me more than a month or so behind, plus possibly trigger extra scrutiny.

So, buffer it.

Thanks a lot for your detailed explanation. These examples actually made a lot of sense and it was super helpful.

According to my records, I would have been eligible on March 29th, but I have decided to give a min. of 1 month buffer and ordered the records from CBSA as well as US to be safe. I will now apply at end of April to be on the safe side.

 

[user3000]

Just went to Costco and took the photographs.. as per the specs for citizenship application.
All the photos were stamped with address and date. Also I wrote my name on the back of the photos.

 

[AmPal]

Hello all,

I am applying in mid April.

Just a quick question - I am originally from India and completed my all education (school and college) having English as first language. I have letters from all my schools and college indicating about the same. I have not taken any education in Canada.

In this case do I still need to take IELTS???

Please help.

 

[Osorkon]

April here ?


are we required to translate all non-english stamps
such as Turkish entry/exit stamp?

You will send only the first page of your passport which has your photo and passport details, no need to send the stamped pages, I know that because I sent my application in March and returned back incomplete because I did not send the proper Language proficiency document. and will apply again in 10th of April, because I am waiting my English result test for CELPIP LS.

 

[opk2much]

Just went to Costco and took the photographs.. as per the specs for citizenship application.
All the photos were stamped with address and date. Also I wrote my name on the back of the photos.

I mailed my application yesterday and just realized that I didn't write my name at the back of the photographs. Is there a big implication for forgetting this?

 

[user3000]

I mailed my application yesterday and just realized that I didn't write my name at the back of the photographs. Is there a big implication for forgetting this?

I think your application should be okay.

 

[drmohan]

Hi guys,
Please count me in.I am sending the application this week (hopefully in 2 days).
Thanks

 

[drmohan]

Hello all,

I am applying in mid April.

Just a quick question - I am originally from India and completed my all education (school and college) having English as first language. I have letters from all my schools and college indicating about the same. I have not taken any education in Canada.

In this case do I still need to take IELTS???

Please help.

Hi, you don't have to take IELTS.Just provide your degree certificate (make sure your certificates are in English).Hope this helps.

 

[AmPal]

Hi, you don't have to take IELTS.Just provide your degree certificate (make sure your certificates are in English).Hope this helps.

Thanks a ton.....

 

[mmacedo]

Hi April Applicants,

Make sure to keep your status updated: Citizenship Applications Spreadsheet

Good luck to all!!!

 

[Classical_beat]

Hi April Applicants,

Make sure to keep your status updated: Citizenship Applications Spreadsheet

Good luck to all!!!

Done!

 

[Classical_beat]

Hi Fellow Applicants,

Do I need to submit ROEs' and Notice Of Assesment too with my application? I didn't see that in the document checklist.

 

[user3000]

Hi Fellow Applicants,

Do I need to submit ROEs' and Notice Of Assesment too with my application? I didn't see that in the document checklist.

No, you don't have to submit any documents that they haven't requested.

 

[Hashad]

I mailed my application yesterday and just realized that I didn't write my name at the back of the photographs. Is there a big implication for forgetting this?

Your application may be returned. Hopefully not, but high probability.

 

[zineb83]

Hoping the best for you , I hope it will not be returned , all the best for April application