April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

[bysarmad]

Can I use my PR Card as proof of 1st ID even though it doesn’t have signature in online application? I am using my Driver’s License as 2nd piece of ID and it has signature.

 

[mrs.Saifee]

Type: Online Application
Location: Mississauga , ON
Physical Presence Days: 1096
Application: Myself and minor
Application sent: 03 April 2025
Delivered: Online
AOR: Pending
Test: Pending

 

[Tamz]

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1800.5
Application: Single
Application sent: 11-April-2025
Delivered: Online
AOR: Pending
Test: Pending

 

[Masjuy]

Type: Online application
Location: St Catharines
Physical Presence Days: 1145
Application: 1 adult with 2 dependents
Application sent: 12-April-2025
Delivered: Online
AOR: Pending

 

[Diamond42]

Hello all,

Do I need to upload all pages of my international passport for the 5 years of my eligibility period?
The application clearly states bio data page is what is needed, but a friend told me to upload all my pages as she did that when she was applying for her and her family (though they did paper application). Mine is online application.
Please help.

 

[armoured]

Hello all,

Do I need to upload all pages of my international passport for the 5 years of my eligibility period?
The application clearly states bio data page is what is needed, but a friend told me to upload all my pages as she did that when she was applying for her and her family (though they did paper application). Mine is online application.
Please help.

Follow the instructions, ignore your friend. Online application instructions are indeed different than paper.

 

[cz999]

I just submitted mine and it felt shockingly easy, especially after the intensity of a PR application. My opinion is they do the most vetting during PR anyway, so they just want to make sure you haven't done anything since getting your PR that would disqualify you for citizenship. I just answered the questions and provided files where they asked. Unless they later request more info, I am personally deciding not to worry about it.

Hey man nice to see a familiar name! I believe we got our PRs around the same time. I’m wondering for time spent as a temporary resident, did you put ‘worker’ for the time after you applied for PGWP and were on implied status?

 

[Nawalrahman46]

Type: Online Application
Location: Burnaby, BC
Physical Presence Days: 1105
Application: Myself
Application sent: 12 April 2025
Delivered: Online
AOR: Pending
Test: Pending

 

[Kiwi Indian]

Submitted online citizenship application for myself today

Type: Online application
Location: Milton
Physical Presence Days: ~1096
Application: Single
Application sent: 14-Apr-2025
Delivered: 14-Apr-2025
AOR: Pending

 

[TheInterceptor]

Hello all,

Do I need to upload all pages of my international passport for the 5 years of my eligibility period?
The application clearly states bio data page is what is needed, but a friend told me to upload all my pages as she did that when she was applying for her and her family (though they did paper application). Mine is online application.
Please help.

If you have travelled outside the Canada significantly during the last 4 years, better to upload all pages

 

[Priyank09]

Hi all,

I am applying for Canadian Citizenship and have certain questions-

1. My PR status is Expiring on Sept 2025 and the current processing time for citizenship is 8 months so let's say if I finish and submit my application by end of April 2025. Do I also need to renew my PR card post expiry while I am waiting for my citizenship application?

2. Also while mentioning the dates for the travel history outside of Canada do we need to mention the dates as per the passport immigration stamps or should they be as per the flight ticket dates?

3. For the language requirements I am submitting my IELTS General test report these test results are from July 2019 does anyone know if that would work?

Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

[divy1990]

Type: Online application
Location: Calgary
Physical Presence Days: ~ 1129
Application: Group: me and my wife
Application sent: 15-Apr-2025
Delivered: 15-Apr-2025
AOR: Pending

 

[armoured]

1. My PR status is Expiring on Sept 2025 and the current processing time for citizenship is 8 months so let's say if I finish and submit my application by end of April 2025. Do I also need to renew my PR card post expiry while I am waiting for my citizenship application?

It's entirely up to you. As an established resident, you'd primarily need a PR card to board a plane back to Canada. If you don't plan to travel at all, no issue. If you're applying now, based on the 8-11 month processing time, you might be without a PR card for a couple of months. In Canada - doesn't matter at all.

2. Also while mentioning the dates for the travel history outside of Canada do we need to mention the dates as per the passport immigration stamps or should they be as per the flight ticket dates?

The only times/dates that matter are when you left/entered Canada.

3. For the language requirements I am submitting my IELTS General test report these test results are from July 2019 does anyone know if that would work?

My understanding is yes but check the instructions.

 

[veerG]

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: ~ 1096
Application: Single (myself)
Application sent: 05-Apr-2025
Delivered: 05-Apr-2025
AOR: Pending

Note: I paid fees on march 29 for $630 and uploaded that recipt while submitting on April 5.
I came to know citizenship fees increased now to $649.
I dont know what will happen to my application now.
any idea ppl ? will it be returned or will they provide some link to pay remaining fees.

 

[armoured]

Note: I paid fees on march 29 for $630 and uploaded that recipt while submitting on April 5.
I came to know citizenship fees increased now to $649.
I dont know what will happen to my application now.
any idea ppl ? will it be returned or will they provide some link to pay remaining fees.

In the past they have sent requests to pay any unpaid amounts, esp if it happens around time of fee increase. I'd wait for that. It may be they'll let yours proceed on the the basis that you paid the amount in good faith prior to the fee increase.