Bill C-6: Senate stage

[asifmehmood]

3/5 rule is not effective yet, sometime in fall this year. Even if one is eligible under C-6 ( 3y residence) now, you can't apply till effective dates are announced. Forms were updated to accommodate some minor changes that were effective immediately ( intent to reside, minors etc).

 

[razerblade]

QUESTION ON PROOF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN CITIZENSHIP FORMS :

I have( IELTS - Academic) & MBA degree from India & my wife holds Phd degree ( No IELTS) from India. Is that good to provide the transcripts & certificates for these degrees as a proof for English language or do we have to go for IELTS or some english tests as they have mentioned on the website.

We are eligible to apply for citizenship when C-6 kicks in this fall. Just want use this remaining time for completing all the documents that are required.

Your reply on my concerns if you already gone through this process is highly appreciated.

Thanks

People who have already gone through the process won't really be lurking on this thread anymore. I haven't, but I looked at the instruction guide and I think if your degree mentions that it was completed in English, then you probably can use it as proof.

Everything you need to know is in the guide:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/CIT0002ETOC.asp

Here's the relevant section that may interest you

Proof of completion of a secondary or post-secondary program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad, includes:

• A diploma or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating the successful completion of a program, in French or English, either in Canada or abroad, or
• A diploma or certificate from a secondary or post-secondary school indicating successful graduation from a program conducted in French or English, either in Canada or abroad.

Note: You must have successfully finished a secondary or post-secondary program in English or French. A single course done in English or French does not meet the requirement. If the original document is in a language other than English or French then you must also include a letter from the academic institution indicating that the language of instruction was in English or French along with an official translation of the original document.

 

[await]

Hi guys

Need some advice completing the physical presence calculator. Do I need to enter day trips to the states on to the calculator? I know days are not counted as away from Canada, however do I need to report it?

 

[Chuc]

Hi guys

Need some advice completing the physical presence calculator. Do I need to enter day trips to the states on to the calculator? I know days are not counted as away from Canada, however do I need to report it?

Yes you need to count it. You need to count every single trip outside even if for a day

 

[Nessasary]

I just want to double check if my husband will be ready to apply for citizenship in October/November if C6 comes into effect by then.

2013: He landed November 22
-39/365 days in Canada

2014: Went on a vacation
-347/365 days in Canada

2015: He spent some time with me because I go to school abroad.
-231/365 days in Canada

2016: He spent some time with me because I go to school abroad.
-176/366 days in Canada

2017: From January 1st to October 31st
-304/365 days in Canada

Total of 1095 days in Canada.

He filed income tax for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. But as you can see, in 2013 he was in Canada for only 39 days (the remainder of the year that he landed) and in 2016 he was only in Canada for 176 days. So of the 4 he has filed, only 2 of them has he been in the country for over 183 days (since 2017 won't be filed until early 2018). Does that matter? Or are the days spent per year and the income tax returns completely separate?

 

[await]

Yes you need to count it. You need to count every single trip outside even if for a day

Many thanks for the info

 

[ottawahd]

I just want to double check if my husband will be ready to apply for citizenship in October/November if C6 comes into effect by then.

2013: He landed November 22
-39/365 days in Canada

2014: Went on a vacation
-347/365 days in Canada

2015: He spent some time with me because I go to school abroad.
-231/365 days in Canada

2016: He spent some time with me because I go to school abroad.
-176/366 days in Canada

2017: From January 1st to October 31st
-304/365 days in Canada

Total of 1095 days in Canada.

He filed income tax for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. But as you can see, in 2013 he was in Canada for only 39 days (the remainder of the year that he landed) and in 2016 he was only in Canada for 176 days. So of the 4 he has filed, only 2 of them has he been in the country for over 183 days (since 2017 won't be filed until early 2018). Does that matter? Or are the days spent per year and the income tax returns completely separate?

Hi, the subclause 5 1 c i that is related to 183 days is repealed. So do not worry. Moreover the 183 days was never related to tax.

 

[quasar81]

This thread has become residence time calculator for most.

Can someone update, if any available, on exact dates 3/5 rule kicks in.

 

[hfinkel]

The curtains have come down on the Senate stage.
It is probably time to retire this thread and lock it from further use.

 

[CANADIANZ]

This thread has become residence time calculator for most.

Can someone update, if any available, on exact dates 3/5 rule kicks in.

Created a new thread: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/citizenship-applications-after-bill-c-6.503102/

 

[sukhi7]

END of LINE

Look no further. This thread is now abandoned as Bill C-6 approved into law waiting to implement.

Go to

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/citizenship-applications-after-bill-c-6.503102/

Best of luck

 

[suniljoseph12061977]

Is it possible that my wife and children and can apply for Canadian Citizenship while I continue to be an Indian citizen. I checked the immigration dept website but couldn’t find any instructions regarding this. Appreciate is somebody can throw some light on this.

 

[uncomfortable]

Is it possible that my wife and children and can apply for Canadian Citizenship while I continue to be an Indian citizen. I checked the immigration dept website but couldn’t find any instructions regarding this. Appreciate is somebody can throw some light on this.

I don't see why not. I know a couple where only one of the two has applied for Canadian citizenship. They may ask questions regarding this choice, but I don't see any impediment.

 

[amitdi]

Is it possible that my wife and children and can apply for Canadian Citizenship while I continue to be an Indian citizen. I checked the immigration dept website but couldn’t find any instructions regarding this. Appreciate is somebody can throw some light on this.

Yes, that is perfectly alright.

Some of my friends have opted for this. Other day we were having discussion on the implications and some things that came up (may not be accurate, but read with a pinch of salt) -

- cannot vote
- travel restrictions (Canadian passport v/s home country passport)
- emotional reasons (someone not opting for citizen has psychological attachment to home country)
- this was me and I am thinking too far agreed. in case of a catastrophic event like war or WWIII (very minute chance), Canadian govt may decide to change citizenship rules. Maybe citizens will get different rights v/s PR holders. Dont think residency requirements should change as once a PR, always a PR.

My main reason of going for citizenship is of course travel. I can visit (most) places during transit without having to get a visa.

 

[Quink]

Victory day? Please don't put down our veterans who gave their life to get victory. Shame on you. I can't even hold my tears by thinking how someone like you allow to stay in canada. Victory day just because law changes to 4 to 3 years of residency required?

What the heck are you talking about? Victoria day. Not victory day.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Day

I don't even know who you're quoting because you're replying to such an old thread, but they deserve to be defended against your suggestion they don't belong in Canada.