Hi there, please Leon and others, I need help

[mohsen123]

Hi to all,
I landed in 2007 and stayed in Canada for 2 months. I left Canada for personal reasons for more than 3 years. I returned back to Canada on November of 2010 without being reported and since then I didn’t left Canada. After completing my 2 years, I renewed my PR card. After completing more than 3 years of residency, I applied for citizenship. I received recently a letter to attend the citizenship test next week.
During the test, if the officer realizes that I had a breach in residency during the first five years, my questions are:
1) What will the consequences of this on my application?
2) Or, only the last 3 years out of 4 will be taken into consideration for citizenship?

Thank you in advance

 

[Goldline]

Hi to all,
I landed in 2007 and stayed in Canada for 2 months. I left Canada for personal reasons for more than 3 years. I returned back to Canada on November of 2010 without being reported and since then I didn't left Canada. After completing my 2 years, I renewed my PR card. After completing more than 3 years of residency, I applied for citizenship. I received recently a letter to attend the citizenship test next week.
During the test, if the officer realizes that I had a breach in residency during the first five years, my questions are:
1) What will the consequences of this on my application?
2) Or, only the last 3 years out of 4 will be taken into consideration for citizenship?

Thank you in advance

You will be fine don't worry. As long as you accumulated 1095 days don't worry. They may still ask you Why you spent 3 years away from Canada, so be prepared to give a good logic answer to this question

 

[u4g5]

no issue, as long as you have a legit reason which i think u do.
u fufilled ur residency requirement and thats why they let you take the test. so just try to get a perfect score and dont stress about interview. bring all supporting documents u have, such as work/education to prove your tie to canada.
gd luck.
btw, mind sharing your timeline?

 

[keesio]

2) Or, only the last 3 years out of 4 will be taken into consideration for citizenship?

This. They will mostly focus on 3 out of the last 4 years. If you have a strong presence in Canada during this time (job, residence, etc) then you should be ok.

 

[sm2312]

Hi to all,
I landed in 2007 and stayed in Canada for 2 months. I left Canada for personal reasons for more than 3 years. I returned back to Canada on November of 2010 without being reported and since then I didn't left Canada. After completing my 2 years, I renewed my PR card. After completing more than 3 years of residency, I applied for citizenship. I received recently a letter to attend the citizenship test next week.
During the test, if the officer realizes that I had a breach in residency during the first five years, my questions are:
1) What will the consequences of this on my application?
2) Or, only the last 3 years out of 4 will be taken into consideration for citizenship?

Thank you in advance

Hi Mohsen123,

I had the same situation as you and waited to complete 2 years in Canada before renewing my PR card. I had my test and interview yesterday and while the Officer did ask about my initial landing in 2006 and subsequent absence, he himself said that it is outside the 4 year period and doesn't matter. In the end he gave us the oath letter for this Friday!!!

So don't worry about this issue and concentrate on the test.

 

[SenoritaBella]

I had my test last week and for the interview, I got the impression it helps the officer to a) confirm you are indeed who you say you are(identity documents); b) what's on the application is consistent with what you are saying; c) inquire about the future and lastly d) assess your language skills.

So don't be surprised if the officer asks you about your job or education, spouse(when you got married), future, etc. Also, pay attention and actually understand the question asked before answering. They are only concerned about the past 4 yrs but be prepared in general, just in case the officer asks about something outside that period (they are afterall allowed to do that if they think it's necessary).