For all those who sent their applications today oct 11 2017 what mistakes did you make?
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Some knuckle heads will still believe what they wanna believe all in the name of argument. Thanks thoI hope this settles it for everybody:
I get it but its still confusing:
if you don't read the help section it states:
"List all names that you have used,including name of birth,...."
Yes. It's extremely poor wording. If you have listed your name, at birth (again), it won't be an issue. The application will be processed without issue. I'd bet my life on it
I think If we read the help ,its clear what they are asking for :Yes. It's extremely poor wording. If you have listed your name, at birth (again), it won't be an issue. The application will be processed without issue. I'd bet my life on it
We need to know all the names that you have ever used in life, so we can verify your identity. If you have used any other names other than the one being requested in your grant of Citizenship application, print them in the chart.
I agree there is ambiguity in questions
It's clear if you read the help - but help is usually something people click on when they don't understand the question. I understood the question - it just so happens they have asked for something they don't actually want. The real "question" is actually located under help.
The error lies with IRCC for this one.
The error lies with IRCC for this one.
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Hi, what is the new requirement for police certificate. the requirement is if you have spent more than 183 days outside Canada in the last 4 years then once has to provide police certificate. I am unable to understand this requirement as this can apply to every one who is finishing 3 years now. also, it can be very hard to obtain it from abroad.
Again, at the risk of being too repetitive, but my best effort (within time constraints given a looming deadline to submit a manuscript in my day job) to offer some input in the overflow of threads addressing numerous issues, questions, and concerns, and much confusion, related to the roll out of the new form, new rules, and new instructions for citizenship applications, it seems warranted, to me, to repeat with some emphasis a recognition of the problems juxtaposed with positive assurance that IRCC will almost certainly work its way through most of the issues.
In particular . . .
CAUTION: rollout pitfalls; pretty form not-so-pretty muddle; BUT there are reasons to RELAX
As I had cautioned, well before October 11, the roll out of the new citizenship application rules and process probably would be (and it is) fraught with issues. But for the details, the new application form is pretty, a format which office manager types should appreciate, since in form it appears to be user-friendly while at the same time processing-friendly. As usual, however, the devil lurks ominously in the details. And no more than a glance is necessary to see problems lurking in some of the details, as is amply illustrated by the plethora of questions and confusion being discussed in many new topics here.
At this juncture many have already sent their applications off. And it appears many more will do so today or tomorrow. Not the prudent way to navigate this but what is in the hopper is in the hopper, or to mangle metaphors, the cake is in the oven and it is time to wait to see if it rises properly.
But there are reasons to RELAX, to not worry so much.
This is true for those who have (imprudently in my view) rushed sending off an application, and for those preparing an application who are struggling with the many vague, ambiguous, or otherwise problematic questions and instructions.
IRCC is almost certainly going to exercise a good deal of flexibility in how it handles the first batch of applications using the new form and presence calculator.
Sure, many if not most of those who rushed to apply right away can anticipate the processing of their applications to be delayed some, compared to applications made after the-dust-settles, so to say. But for the vast majority of applicants who rushed, that should be the worst of it, a little or a moderate delay in processing. No big deal. No long-term delays. Not much risk of a negative outcome.
In particular, overall:
Applicants who submit an application which is complete and on its face demonstrates their qualification for citizenship, and who make a concerted effort to understand what was requested, as best they can, and who provide as best they can, according to their best assessment of how to respond based on the facts in their situation, a complete, accurate, and honest response, it is most likely all will go well, NO PROBLEM, perhaps some inherent, inevitable delays due to the roll-out-blues, but no serious problems. IRCC is going to accept and deal with various approaches to answering numerous parts of this form, at least until the dust settles and there is more clarification about what IRCC expects.
The above is in large part derived from a longer post, from more detailed observations including discussion about some of the more salient issues. Follow link in quote below to see full post.
In particular . . .
CAUTION: rollout pitfalls; pretty form not-so-pretty muddle; BUT there are reasons to RELAX
As I had cautioned, well before October 11, the roll out of the new citizenship application rules and process probably would be (and it is) fraught with issues. But for the details, the new application form is pretty, a format which office manager types should appreciate, since in form it appears to be user-friendly while at the same time processing-friendly. As usual, however, the devil lurks ominously in the details. And no more than a glance is necessary to see problems lurking in some of the details, as is amply illustrated by the plethora of questions and confusion being discussed in many new topics here.
At this juncture many have already sent their applications off. And it appears many more will do so today or tomorrow. Not the prudent way to navigate this but what is in the hopper is in the hopper, or to mangle metaphors, the cake is in the oven and it is time to wait to see if it rises properly.
But there are reasons to RELAX, to not worry so much.
This is true for those who have (imprudently in my view) rushed sending off an application, and for those preparing an application who are struggling with the many vague, ambiguous, or otherwise problematic questions and instructions.
IRCC is almost certainly going to exercise a good deal of flexibility in how it handles the first batch of applications using the new form and presence calculator.
Sure, many if not most of those who rushed to apply right away can anticipate the processing of their applications to be delayed some, compared to applications made after the-dust-settles, so to say. But for the vast majority of applicants who rushed, that should be the worst of it, a little or a moderate delay in processing. No big deal. No long-term delays. Not much risk of a negative outcome.
In particular, overall:
Applicants who submit an application which is complete and on its face demonstrates their qualification for citizenship, and who make a concerted effort to understand what was requested, as best they can, and who provide as best they can, according to their best assessment of how to respond based on the facts in their situation, a complete, accurate, and honest response, it is most likely all will go well, NO PROBLEM, perhaps some inherent, inevitable delays due to the roll-out-blues, but no serious problems. IRCC is going to accept and deal with various approaches to answering numerous parts of this form, at least until the dust settles and there is more clarification about what IRCC expects.
The above is in large part derived from a longer post, from more detailed observations including discussion about some of the more salient issues. Follow link in quote below to see full post.
If my application is returned because of date error (to date is less than from date), is it bad for my future application?
Also, for the question ' have you applied before', I guess I should answer yes?
Also, for the question ' have you applied before', I guess I should answer yes?
I precisely called CRA concerning this question and they said “everyone is required to file taxes, unless you are not employed and have 0.00 income.”
Yes. They are checking 1) do you have income? I.e do you need to file 2) did you actually file
I believe they are looking for a minimum of 3 returns in the last 5 years.
If you haven't it'll be a problem for your application.
I believe they are looking for a minimum of 3 returns in the last 5 years.
If you haven't it'll be a problem for your application.