Bill C-24 Second Reading on February 27th:

[MUFC]

The problem is that "Approximately" doesn't mean any cut off date.

Probably that's why the agents are saying two different months June or July 2015.

The implementation date is not clear yet.

 

[glowingheart]

The problem is that "Approximately" doesn't mean any cut off date.

Probably that's why the agents are saying two different months June or July 2015.

The implementation date is not clear yet.

the way I see it is that on June 19 2014 they said approximately in one year
so it will be someday around june 19 2015

anyways they will announce the date after the summer break

every time they have changed something they announce it and then they say the date

I know there are lots who are hopping for the matter date to be able to apply but stressing out won't change the date

 

[MUFC]

Today I had another affirmation that if they receive my application @ the last day of June/2015 it will be processed according to the old law.

 

[MasterGeek]

damn! if my PR application wasn't delayed due to the Buffalo fiasco, I would have been able to apply under the old law

 

[chelavnzuo]

damn! if my PR application wasn't delayed due to the Buffalo fiasco, I would have been able to apply under the old law

What is the Buffalo fiasco?

 

[glowingheart]

damn! if my PR application wasn't delayed due to the Buffalo fiasco, I would have been able to apply under the old law

I hear you
mine took 3 years thanks to Buffalo
in fact I did medicals and Buffalo closed 1 week later so my file spent a year waiting to be touched

 

[us2yow]

I know its not much consolation because we always compare against what could have been (better).

But look at it this way..atleast you are here as a PR having applied under the FSW - which will forever change next year (Jan 1, 2015) when the Express Entry Program kicks in..and under Express Entry....ONLY a person selected to apply for PR will be invited to apply for PR in the first place....BIIIIIIIIG change !

So count your blessings...

 

[u4g5]

this thread never dies.

 

[glowingheart]

I know its not much consolation because we always compare against what could have been (better).

But look at it this way..atleast you are here as a PR having applied under the FSW - which will forever change next year (Jan 1, 2015) when the Express Entry Program kicks in..and under Express Entry....ONLY a person selected to apply for PR will be invited to apply for PR in the first place....BIIIIIIIIG change !

So count your blessings...

I dont complain
in fact I was able to apply as FSW cause I was already living in Canada when they decided that only certain jobs could apply

Just saying that the decision of shutting down buffalo delayed us 12 months and some people more

 

[pk2ca]

Hi All,

My apology if this already have been discussed, cuz I was unable to find it. Need some interpretation for the following citizenship eligibility clause

- New residency requirements of 4 years (1,460 days) out of 6 years for citizenship eligibility

does this mean that one can apply after completing 4 years in Canada or one has to wait 6 years, then apply for it and prove that 4 out of 6 years are spent inside Canada ?

 

[2c]

can some please be kind enough to reply me in a nut shell about the implications of c-24?

 

[Matt the Aussie]

Hi All,

My apology if this already have been discussed, cuz I was unable to find it. Need some interpretation for the following citizenship eligibility clause

- New residency requirements of 4 years (1,460 days) out of 6 years for citizenship eligibility

does this mean that one can apply after completing 4 years in Canada or one has to wait 6 years, then apply for it and prove that 4 out of 6 years are spent inside Canada ?

4 years. Because even if you'd been here only 4 years, you could still prove you were here 4 years out of the last 6 years.

Remember also that these 4 years you must be a Permanent Resident. Time spent in Canada before PR doesn't count.

 

[screech339]

can some please be kind enough to reply me in a nut shell about the implications of c-24?

What part are you concerned about? The 4 out of 6 year rule? The income tax filing requirement? The removal of time before PR not be counted towards citizenship? The removal of Canadian citizenship from DUAL citizenship people only if convicted of terrorism?

 

[2c]

What part are you concerned about? The 4 out of 6 year rule? The income tax filing requirement? The removal of time before PR not be counted towards citizenship? The removal of Canadian citizenship from DUAL citizenship people only if convicted of terrorism?

I am concerned about all of above.

 

[screech339]

I am concerned about all of above.

Why are you concerned about the list?

The 4 out of 6 year rule: This just mean that you have to wait a little longer. No big deal.

The income tax filing requirement: This is another tool of evidence to CIC that you, in fact, are a residence of Canada.

The removal of time before PR not be counted towards citizenship: It makes sense that the day towards citizenship begins the day you become PR when you become PERMANENT resident of Canada. Before PR, you were TEMPORARY.

The removal of Canadian citizenship from DUAL citizenship people only if convicted of terrorism: If you have dual citizenship and you fought for terrorism against innocent people, you are not deserving of keeping Canadian citizenship since it is 100% against Canadian values. Remember it only applies to those holding DUAL citizenship. So issue of "stateless" does not apply here.

I happen to agree with the new changes, even though it also affects my spouse as well.

Screech339