Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

[goodboy97]

is there any way to transfer mail in application to in-person application? Meaning, I have applied via mail. Now seems like i have to travel on 28-APR-2022. Is there any way to flip it?

 

[CaBeaver]

is there any way to transfer mail in application to in-person application? Meaning, I have applied via mail. Now seems like i have to travel on 28-APR-2022. Is there any way to flip it?

The latest I heard, now you must be traveling in 5 business days to be eligible for file transfer to a local office. It seems it's a huge mess inside passport Canada

 

[CaBeaver]

We haven't read anyone who received their passport this week. What's going on? I am losing hope to get my passport in April, and contemplating filing a complaint.

 

[goodboy97]

We haven't read anyone who received their passport this week. What's going on? I am losing hope to get my passport in April, and contemplating filing a complaint.

i see, thanks @CaBeaver. Do you know what is the procedure to do that? i like to transfer the file to the local office.

 

[smitsmart]

Received my passports and original certificates yesterday!

 

[canv_1234]

there are 2 places to apply in person.

Service Canada Receiving Agents- No appointment needed (you can walk in) but one should not have any travel plans before 25 business days. No need for proof of travel or need

Service Canada Passport Offices - if travelling between 3-25 business days, you need to get appointment by filling form for call back. If travelling within next 2 business days , you can walk in. But for passport offices you need proof of travel.

you can see which office is offering what level of service at this link

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/passport/map/map.asp

Yea I should have tried to just walkin. When I called them they said you are not allowed to just walk in. Missed the train Will just wait for this mail in process to go through. Looks like it been a bit frustrating for people over here

 

[canv_1234]

Received my passports and original certificates yesterday!

What is your timeline?

 

[canv_1234]

Yes, still nothing. Application received Feb 22nd, and CC charge March 14th. Almost 40 days passed. It seems things are getting worse by the day not better. No progress. No updates. No calls. No nothing It turned out mailing our applications was a big mistake.

I just sent mine out this Monday. I feel for you! What did they tell you over the call?

 

[PumpkinJack]

Fun fact - The month of March has the most number of business days in the whole year

 

[CaBeaver]

i see, thanks @CaBeaver. Do you know what is the procedure to do that? i like to transfer the file to the local office.

Just call them and ask them over the phone. They will charge you transfer fees, and then express fees. Be ready to pay more (at least $100 more).

 

[CaBeaver]

Received my passports and original certificates yesterday!

Congrats. For a recap, would you mind sharing your full timeline one last time? Also did they call the guarantor/references?

 

[CaBeaver]

I just sent mine out this Monday. I feel for you! What did they tell you over the call?

I hope you don't have travel plans in the near future and be ready for a long and frustrating wait. I couldn't get through to an agent. The wait time is 2+ hours on the phone.

 

[CaBeaver]

Fun fact - The month of March has the most number of business days in the whole year

What happened with you yesterday? Did you resolve the issue?

 

[PumpkinJack]

So I faxed them the COPR copies. Just take all the COPR to establish parental proof when you’re doing in person application. That helps if there is name discrepancy or any other discrepancies in your child’s birth certificate.

And yes, NEVER mail your applications or you will end up waiting for months without your original citizenship certificate.

 

[dsanchez]

And yes, NEVER mail your applications or you will end up waiting for months without your original citizenship certificate.

This is an exaggeration. We literally just finished the process, mailing on Feb 28 and receiving the passport&certificate back on March 30.

There's certainly some risk in mailing it but I think saying "NEVER" do it is overstating the risk.