The IRCC will want to know all the specifics of the charge. You don't state if you are convicted or not. That may delay your application if the case is not yet resolved.
Got DUI, Can I apply for Citizenship?
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screech339
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I was at a court for citizenship oath for my spouse. The judge told everyone that if you have a pending court proceedings or a charge you must not take the oath. You can pause the application and wait until court proceeding is completed before your application can move again. If you do go ahead and complete the oath and you were then convicted of DUI after the fact, you will lose your citizenship. You will not be able to go back to your PR status. It's gone for good.
I know this subject has been around, but I thought I will still ask to see if anyone had experienced it before.
My lawyer confirmed the DUI charge (first charge/ conviction ever) was proceed summarily, but I didn’t see /read that in court transcript. Is a there a way to confirm this?
Assume it was summary, what do I answer for the below Q's:
Physical presence calculate:
Will the 12 months driving prohibition (was only 6 months due to the enrollment of Stream B interlock) affect the eligibility date? Should I answer yes in the prohibition / probation question?
Citizenship application section: 16. Prohibition:
In the past 4 years immediately before the date of your citizenship …
Been convicted of an indictable offence under the Act of Parliament or an offence under the Citizenship act?
My lawyer confirmed the DUI charge (first charge/ conviction ever) was proceed summarily, but I didn’t see /read that in court transcript. Is a there a way to confirm this?
Assume it was summary, what do I answer for the below Q's:
Physical presence calculate:
Will the 12 months driving prohibition (was only 6 months due to the enrollment of Stream B interlock) affect the eligibility date? Should I answer yes in the prohibition / probation question?
Citizenship application section: 16. Prohibition:
In the past 4 years immediately before the date of your citizenship …
Been convicted of an indictable offence under the Act of Parliament or an offence under the Citizenship act?
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how did the process go for you? Were you granted the citizenship? If so how long did it take? Did you have to get fingerprints done?
I have a family member that’s going through the same process I would like to know how the process went for you!!!