Effective date of Bill C24

[bkara]

Don't you mean, Canada is very generous toward it's residents in comparison to other countries for citizenship qualifications along with fees and still is under the new rules.

Yes and No.

Anyways,no need to argue here.Whatever.

 

[screech339]

Yes and No.

Anyways,no need to argue here.Whatever.

I understand where you are coming from. I sort of agree on principle that those who land after the new rule should apply while those who landed before the rule date, should apply under the old.

However there are many PR have lived in Canada and remained as PR for many years. Why should they get the choice of applying under the old rule due to their conscientious choice of remaining PR. Why didn't they apply for citizenship as soon as they qualify. Just bear the consequences of procrastination. The intend to reside should apply to all regardless of when they land as they should not have be ability to apply for citizenship on their way to the airport. Why should those who landed before the new rule get the exemption of not having to keep their residency in Canada while application is in process.

Screech339

 

[MasterGeek]

I want to get Canadian citizenship so that I, too, can be a member of the first class club of world citizens who can travel to most countries without the need for a visa and enjoy better protection and respect when abroad 8)

 

[MUFC]

That lack of official information about the cut off date is getting suspicious... I am not surprised that because of that some people started to think that the rules will stay the same...

We are close to February and the is nothing official that can suggest that some changes are coming.

So at the end of the day many people might have been worried for nothing.

 

[aries9811]

I really hope its delayed infinitely. ;D

 

[torontosm]

That lack of official information about the cut off date is getting suspicious... I am not surprised that because of that some people started to think that the rules will stay the same...

We are close to February and the is nothing official that can suggest that some changes are coming.

So at the end of the day many people might have been worried for nothing.

The rules will not stay the same, as the bill has been passed and has become law. The only thing that remains is the actual implementation date for the selected portions of the Bill that are not yet effective. The government has repeatedly said that these will be effective by this summer. What further clarity do you need?

 

[MasterGeek]

I will have 1095 basic residence days in August and 1095 physical residence days in October.

If we reach August and the effective date has still not been announced, should I apply with basic residence days only ? The risk is that if I decide to wait until accumulating physical residence days in October, they might announce entry into effect in the meantime and without notice, which would be too late to apply under the "old" rules

 

[MUFC]

The rules will not stay the same, as the bill has been passed and has become law. The only thing that remains is the actual implementation date for the selected portions of the Bill that are not yet effective. The government has repeatedly said that these will be effective by this summer. What further clarity do you need?

The government can say also many promises before the elections... that doesn't mean that everything they have said will be true.

There is absolutely nothing official to support that the cut off date will be this summer.

 

[MUFC]

I will have 1095 basic residence days in August and 1095 physical residence days in October.

If we reach August and the effective date has still not been announced, should I apply with basic residence days only ? The risk is that if I decide to wait until accumulating physical residence days in October, they might announce entry into effect in the meantime and without notice, which would be too late to apply under the "old" rules

You must have 1095 days of physical presence in Canada before you apply

 

[screech339]

I will have 1095 basic residence days in August and 1095 physical residence days in October.

If we reach August and the effective date has still not been announced, should I apply with basic residence days only ? The risk is that if I decide to wait until accumulating physical residence days in October, they might announce entry into effect in the meantime and without notice, which would be too late to apply under the "old" rules

You need to have 1095 physical presence in Canada in order to qualify for citizenship under the 3/4 rule. So it appears that you may likely have to apply under the new 4 / 6 rule by the time you qualify in October.

Screech339

 

[screech339]

There is absolutely nothing official to support that the cut off date will be this summer.

While it is not official, the only clue is the approx 1 year after royal ascent of the bill, which bring us to best educated guess of June/July time-frame.

So the only advice I can give to those wondering about the new rule cutoff, apply and qualify under the 3/4 year rule while you still can.

 

[Dave01]

You must have 1095 days of physical presence in Canada before you apply

Hey MUFC n screech339 you are wrong. It's not a must to have 1095 days of Physical presence under the old rules prior applying, only a citizenship judge can determine your case with 1095 days of basic residence. Could be Yes or No depending on your case bro!

 

[screech339]

Hey MUFC you are wrong. It's not a must to have 1095 days of Physical presence under the old rules prior applying, only a citizenship judge can determine your case with 1095 days of basic residence. Could be Yes or No depending on your case bro!

The only reason these people go to citizenship judge is if they submitted their application when qualified at 1095 physical presence days and it turned out after the fact that you were short a couple of days. You cannot apply for citizenship at 1094 or 1093 or any days less than 1095 physical presence.

The online residence calculator will not tell you that you qualify for citizenship with 1095 residency days. It does not say "you got 1095 residency days but less than 1095 physical presence so you can apply and go to citizenship judge and argue your point".

 

[torontosm]

There is absolutely nothing official to support that the cut off date will be this summer.

That is somewhat true, although the Minister (who probably knows more than any of us) has said that it will be this summer. Further, there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to support your earlier claim that the law will never be implemented.

 

[Dave01]

The only reason these people go to citizenship judge is if they submitted their application when qualified at 1095 and it turned out after the fact that you were short a couple of days. You cannot apply for citizenship at 1094 or 1093 or any days less than 1095 physical presence.

Dude you can apply while only Citizenship judge can determine your case to be Yes or No. Say you have 1095 days of basic residence but travelled out of Canada for 5days maybe vacation or work, this means you have 1090 days of physical presence and 1095 of basic residence. Citizenship judge can determine your case to be YES or NO for approval - You never know which.