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tiarachel85

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Is it possible to change the 'preferred language' in the citizenship application from english to french or vice-versa after failing the first attempt of citizenship and applying again for it?

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thecoolguysam

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tiarachel85 said:
Is it possible to change the 'preferred language' in the citizenship application from english to french or vice-versa after failing the first attempt of citizenship and applying again for it?

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T
When you are reapplying citizenship once again, you can choose any preferred language between English and French.
 

tiarachel85

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thecoolguysam said:
When you are reapplying citizenship once again, you can choose any preferred language between English and French.
Thank u. So u mean we can switch language?right?
 

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tiarachel85 said:
Thank u. So u mean we can switch language?right?
If you haven't submitted the application and applying afresh, its your own personal choice to select preferred language regardless of what you stated in your previous application
 

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If this is a totally new application then its your personal choice what language you opt for.
 

tiarachel85

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Sisifo said:
If this is a totally new application then its your personal choice what language you opt for.

Thanks. But could you please explain whats the difference between 'application' and 'totally new application'???
If we fail citizenship exam first time, we need to reapply afresh, right?
 

thecoolguysam

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tiarachel85 said:
Thanks. But could you please explain whats the difference between 'application' and 'totally new application'???
If we fail citizenship exam first time, we need to reapply afresh, right?
If you fail citizenship exam, i think you would be given a change to do retest however, I am not sure what exactly is the procedure.

If your citizenship application is refused then it means you need to reapply and reapplying with all new paperwork means new application.

It means that you have to collect the documents and fill the forms again with complete new information.

I hope it answers your question.

By the way, what is the status of your application?
 

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tiarachel85 said:
Is it possible to change the 'preferred language' in the citizenship application from english to french or vice-versa after failing the first attempt of citizenship and applying again for it?

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T
call CIC and ask them if you could take the second exam in english or in french.
 

thecoolguysam

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tiarachel85 said:
Is it possible to change the 'preferred language' in the citizenship application from english to french or vice-versa after failing the first attempt of citizenship and applying again for it?

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If you are reattempting the test after first failure, contact CIC if you can do the test in french or english.
 

tiarachel85

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thecoolguysam said:
If you fail citizenship exam, i think you would be given a change to do retest however, I am not sure what exactly is the procedure.

If your citizenship application is refused then it means you need to reapply and reapplying with all new paperwork means new application.

It means that you have to collect the documents and fill the forms again with complete new information.

I hope it answers your question.

By the way, what is the status of your application?
I am due to apply early next year.

Thank you
 

thecoolguysam

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tiarachel85 said:
I am due to apply early next year.

Thank you
You still have not specified whether you have failed the test and want to reappear for the test or your application was refused and you want to reapply. Please confirm.
 

tiarachel85

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thecoolguysam said:
You still have not specified whether you have failed the test and want to reappear for the test or your application was refused and you want to reapply. Please confirm.
HHaven't applied yet

I am due to apply early next year.

Thank you
 

tiarachel85

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thecoolguysam said:
It means you have never applied for citizenship before and next year it would be your first time applying for citizenship. Correct?
Oui (Yes)
 

thecoolguysam

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tiarachel85 said:
Oui (Yes)
Okay. When you apply afresh use any preferred language between the two. In case, if you fail the test, i think you were given a chance to reappear for the test again but i am not sure.

If in case, the application is completely refused, you can reapply using english or french (your choice) regardless of the preferred language chosen during your first application.