Can they deny me citizenship?

[lilua]

Passed the test today 20/20.

But the interviewing officer's eyebrow raised with my visit to India three times and my hubby (main applicant) been out of Canada since arrival.

The interviewing officer told me I passed both citizenship as well as Language test.He asked about my husband who had left Canada after three months stay and actually not resident here though came and stayed for one month each time during last four years.

I went to home three times.

The officer told they will discuss/review the situation and let me know outcome.

Since I have completed all the requirement for citizenship, can they really deny me on ground of my husband?

 

[armaan.ahhmad]

Hi there,

I am no expert but from what you have mentioned I do not think they can deny your citizenship. If you have 1095 days and also can show that you have strong ties to Canada, like a job, a house, kids etc that will help your case. But only because your husband does not live with you is not a ground for rejection I think.
Best of luck.

Passed the test today 20/20.

But the interviewing officer's eyebrow raised with my visit to India three times and my hubby (main applicant) been out of Canada since arrival.

The interviewing officer told me I passed both citizenship as well as Language test.He asked about my husband who had left Canada after three months stay and actually not resident here though came and stayed for one month each time during last four years.

I went to home three times.

The officer told they will discuss/review the situation and let me know outcome.

Since I have completed all the requirement for citizenship, can they really deny me on ground of my husband?

 

[keesio]

my hubby (main applicant) been out of Canada since arrival.

The interviewing officer told me I passed both citizenship as well as Language test.He asked about my husband who had left Canada after three months stay and actually not resident here though came and stayed for one month each time during last four years.

Your husband applied for citizenship when he is not even a resident and only stayed one month each visit for the last four years??

 

[rayman_m]

As long as you have meet the 1095 physical residency CIC has no ground to deny

 

[kaylink]

Don't worry, there are no link of main applicant. As long as you met the conditions, you pass.

 

[lilua]

Your husband applied for citizenship when he is not even a resident and only stayed one month each visit for the last four years??

No, he did not apply. Only I and my minor son applied who met all the criteria set down by CIC.

 

[Nomi2012]

No, he did not apply. Only I and my minor son applied who met all the criteria set down by CIC.

According to their own legislation, they cannot refuse you right to be citizen if you have lived here for 1095+ days, even if they want.

your case is crystal clear. Don't worry and congratulations in advance!!! ;D

 

[sept15]

According to their own legislation, they cannot refuse you right to be citizen if you have lived here for 1095+ days, even if they want.

your case is crystal clear. Don't worry and congratulations in advance!!! ;D

just to be clear - physical presence is only one of the requirement for Citizenship, there are other requirements as well (which I am sure Lilua has met) - but just wanted to throw this in... you cannot say that if you stayed in Canada for 1095 days as a PR, you are guaranteed Citizenship - that is not correct.

Be a permanent resident;
be 18 years of age or older;
have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the four years before the date you sign your application (time spent residing in Canada prior to acquiring permanent residence counts as a half day of residence — see residence calculator);
have an adequate knowledge of either English or French (see What is meant by “adequate knowledge of English or French”?);
have an adequate knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship;
not be under a removal order (in other words, the Government of Canada has not ordered you to leave the country);
not be a security risk;
not be criminally prohibited; and
attend a ceremony and take the oath of citizenship

 

[lilua]

just to be clear - physical presence is only one of the requirement for Citizenship, there are other requirements as well (which I am sure Lilua has met) - but just wanted to throw this in... you cannot say that if you stayed in Canada for 1095 days as a PR, you are guaranteed Citizenship - that is not correct.

Be a permanent resident;
be 18 years of age or older;
have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the four years before the date you sign your application (time spent residing in Canada prior to acquiring permanent residence counts as a half day of residence — see residence calculator);
have an adequate knowledge of either English or French (see What is meant by “adequate knowledge of English or French”?);
have an adequate knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship;
not be under a removal order (in other words, the Government of Canada has not ordered you to leave the country);
not be a security risk;
not be criminally prohibited; and
attend a ceremony and take the oath of citizenship

Hi Sept15,


All of the above accomplished.

 

[sept15]

Hi Sept15,


All of the above accomplished.

lilua, are you sure... when did you have the oath.... i know its coming up soon but thought you did not have it yet....

good luck... you should be fine. they must ask you your ties with Canada and your Plans after you gain your Citizenship but I am sure you have good responses for those questions...

 

[lilua]

lilua, are you sure... when did you have the oath.... i know its coming up soon but thought you did not have it yet....

good luck... you should be fine. they must ask you your ties with Canada and your Plans after you gain your Citizenship but I am sure you have good responses for those questions...

No, except oath....forgot to mention.

 

[Msafiri]

Passed the test today 20/20.

But the interviewing officer's eyebrow raised with my visit to India three times and my hubby (main applicant) been out of Canada since arrival.

The interviewing officer told me I passed both citizenship as well as Language test.He asked about my husband who had left Canada after three months stay and actually not resident here though came and stayed for one month each time during last four years.

I went to home three times.

The officer told they will discuss/review the situation and let me know outcome.

Since I have completed all the requirement for citizenship, can they really deny me on ground of my husband?

CIC appear to be suspicious of a Citizenship applicant's declared travel dates where he/she has dependent/s that live abroad for all of or extensive periods of time in the current 4 year qualifying window and the applicant lives in Canada with no travel or very limited travel to see the dependent especially if the dependents themselves have no or limited travel to Canada. This suspicion appears to be highest when the dependents abroad are minors especially if they are vey young (not yet of school age) on the premise that most parents want to live with their young kids or if not possible visit them.

If CIC are of the opinion there is undeclared travel you may or may not get a post test RQ lite, RQ full and/ or CJ hearing. You've done what you can though and just have to wait to see what happens. Did you work full time in the 4 year period? Do you have any travel to the US or any countries with an automated border clearance/ e-gate procedures? Any ME residence visas valid, expired, cancelled?

 

[vic48912]

Passed the test today 20/20.

But the interviewing officer's eyebrow raised with my visit to India three times and my hubby (main applicant) been out of Canada since arrival.

The interviewing officer told me I passed both citizenship as well as Language test.He asked about my husband who had left Canada after three months stay and actually not resident here though came and stayed for one month each time during last four years.

I went to home three times.

The officer told they will discuss/review the situation and let me know outcome.

Since I have completed all the requirement for citizenship, can they really deny me on ground of my husband?

Keep your finger crossed.....From what you have explained of your situation, the worst scenario is that you might get RQ.....Family member not living in Canada permanently is one trigger for RQ

 

[wadelmaki]

This is really new to me that a dependent might have an influence on someone's application.....

@lilua, I don't think they will deny your application the worst could happen is you might get an RQ to proof your ties......The issue will be for your husband if he is thinking of coming back again in the near future as they might put a note on his file.

If you have kids, do they live with you?

 

[lilua]

My kid lives with me.