April 2018 - Citizenship Applicant

[robinhood_1984]

Which one is better online application or going directly to passport office ?

As others have said, its better and faster to print off the forms (you can fill most of it in on the computer) and go to your nearest passport office. Not only is it quicker, but they also validate your documents and give them back to you so there is no need to mail off your citizenship certificate. For me that was important as I'm a cross border truck driver and since handing in my PR card at the oath, need the citizenship certificate to cross back in to Canada and couldn't be without it for a number of weeks while I waited for the passport.

 

[Carola1]

Which one is better online application or going directly to passport office ?

Go to the passport office in Whitby. You will receive passports within 2 weeks

 

[canvan14]

Go to the passport office in Whitby. You will receive passports within 2 weeks

@macwhitby
I assume by his username, he's probably going to the one in Whitby
Whitby passport office has very great review.

 

[Rm2017]

Hello Admin ;
I received my test invitation letter on January 16, test was today January 31.
Kindly update.

Thanks

me too! we're one step closer!

 

[hm42]

Hi, Anyone did there test in Calgary (210-220 4th Avenue SE). What is the parking situation there? I will be coming out of town.

 

[GrantM]

Hi, Anyone did there test in Calgary (210-220 4th Avenue SE). What is the parking situation there? I will be coming out of town.

There is parking under ground on the east side of the building. Well worth it with the cold weather we are having. I think it is $8 per hour and I paid for 2.5hrs. You have to pay upfront so make sure you select enough. I would have been fine for 2 hours...

 

[d0m0]

Please update:

Oath invite Jan 31, 2019
Oath Ceremony Feb 13th, 2019

 

[jebok79]

how accurate are those citizenship simulators test on the net goes?

 

[PotentialCitizen]

Status Changed to Decision made today.
Kindly update.
Good Luck everybody

 

[KRP]

Not yet. But I only went to the passport office last Friday (25th) and they said it'd be about two weeks. I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival though. In many ways, having the passport in my hand will feel like the symbolic end of journey, rather than the oath and citizenship certificate.

Did you receive the passport?

 

[jebok79]

any tips for the interview pls

 

[canvan14]

Did you receive the passport?

@robinhood_1984
I think we are adding to his stress by keep asking whether he receives his passport
It's been a week, so by the end of this week he will probably get it.

 

[canvan14]

any tips for the interview pls

For most of us, the interview will be very short. They just want to assess your English proficiency by asking routine questions (current jobs, marriage status, travel history, the weather etc.) and verify your documents (passport stamps, ID's, PR card). Just keep it concise and answer only what they ask, do not volunteer information.
Good luck!

 

[f1ahmed]

Got the oath invitation in 31st January. Will take the oath on 13th February@ Mississauga.

Took the test on December 14 and got my status changed to Decision Made on the same day.

Good luck to everyone.

 

[jebok79]

For most of us, the interview will be very short. They just want to assess your English proficiency by asking routine questions (current jobs, marriage status, travel history, the weather etc.) and verify your documents (passport stamps, ID's, PR card). Just keep it concise and answer only what they ask, do not volunteer information.
Good luck!

Tnx for the tip