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Citizenship Pictures - Forgot to print names on the back of the photos

canadaislife

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Oct 15, 2017
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I am sure that IRCC will not return the single person application containing one set of documents and one set of photos where is absolutely clear to which person photos belong to.

But for multi person application with multiple sets of documents and photos within one package probably we can't count on IRCC employees to bind the correct photo to the correct person no matter how obvious that could be.
That's my theory as well. I suspect the same applies if you apply with your opposite-gender spouse.
 

canadaislife

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Oct 15, 2017
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TO OP:

They will return. Before its too late.

Reapply with same payment receipt.

I forgot to tick couple of Yes or No boxes and and same writing my name on pic, re-applied today.
From the replies I have read, it seems that the bigger issue is if you forgot to get the stamp from the photographer versus forgetting to put your name. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed on this and wait for the AOR (hopefully).
 

sonniu

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Oct 21, 2013
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Very helpful thread! I will submit my application shortly and had my picture taken yesterday and noticed they stamped the back of only one photograph. I think they also mistook it for the passport photo because the stamped side says "I certify this to be a true likeness of". Is that something that is required for citizenship application? Or should I go back to them to get a different stamp and also stamp the other picture? Thanks!!!
 

robw

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Mar 10, 2014
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TO OP:

They will return. Before its too late.

Reapply with same payment receipt.

I forgot to tick couple of Yes or No boxes and and same writing my name on pic, re-applied today.
The number of people who are impulsively sending in two (or three) applications in a row is really quite astounding. You have literally no idea what their criteria are for rejection, and yet you relay on your misguided actions as advice for others. That's just stupid, costly, and unjustified.
 

vanbc3

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Mar 28, 2014
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I'm more of a consumer of data here vs. a contributor - but I've been following this thread because I also forgot to write my name on the back of my photos, so I thought I'd put everyone's mind at ease. My photos were stamped by London Drugs but I forgot to write my name and I got my AOR today. My application was received in Sydney on October 16, and I applied as a single applicant.

I think you'll be ok - good luck.
 
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sylviabenita

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Nov 13, 2017
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Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
16-10-2017
AOR Received.
16-11-2017
I forgot to write our names on the back of photos. But had the studio stamp and had them paper clipped to individual applications. Received AOR today. Family of 3.
 
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NewUser2018

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i didnt print name on my photos and got AOR last week.

if u are single applicant its no probelemo.

they want names to be printed on family apps or more than 1 application in single envelope as they wont able to tell who is who and gross mistake of having your wifes or 17 year old kid picture on your citizenship profile which will make u again reapply any ways.

so they only need photo name printed strictly on family apps.
 

NewUser2018

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Jun 15, 2017
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they will highly 99% return if they follow the rules. But if you taped each photo on each apps u will be alright.

we have said millions on this forums its important to atleast put your short initials on your photo apps including passport app, its worldwide standard esp commonwealth countries.
 

jeuniii

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Oct 4, 2017
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I am applying only for myself, do I print my name on both pictures or just one. They stamped only one picture
They should have stamped both pictures. Go back to them and ask them to stamp both of them. And then you need to write your name on BOTh of them.
 

sylviabenita

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App. Filed.......
16-10-2017
AOR Received.
16-11-2017
Family of 3 application sent on October 16th. AOR received today. I forgot to print names on th back of the photos however I attached photos to each application with paper clip. I had studio stamps on the photos. Just forgot to print names.


i didnt print name on my photos and got AOR last week.

if u are single applicant its no probelemo.

they want names to be printed on family apps or more than 1 application in single envelope as they wont able to tell who is who and gross mistake of having your wifes or 17 year old kid picture on your citizenship profile which will make u again reapply any ways.

so they only need photo name printed strictly on family apps.
 
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akhanzada

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Oct 17, 2017
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I just received my AOR. Application received on 18th October. AOR sent on 24th November. I am pretty sure I missed few dates for my employment and recedncy to mention prior to my arrival. After AOR they can still send my application back??
 

sylviabenita

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Nov 13, 2017
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Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
16-10-2017
AOR Received.
16-11-2017
I just received my AOR. Application received on 18th October. AOR sent on 24th November. I am pretty sure I missed few dates for my employment and recedncy to mention prior to my arrival. After AOR they can still send my application back??
They normally won’t return application after AOR. If they need information they will contact you. You can also provide information priorhand through the web form for your peace of mind.
 

muhammad092

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i have a question when filling my employment history- it went to the next page leaving it half blank and then creating an extra page at the end that has only one line line on it?
does it matter at all?
 

dony

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Jun 4, 2012
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I got my AOR today, single applicant. I also forgot to write my name on the back of the photographs .