How many extra days to wait after 1095 days before applying for citizenship???

[newcomer]

Hi,

I understand that one needs to spend atleast 1095 days before applying for citizenship but sometimes people say that you should wait for plenty of extra /cushion days even after 1095 days before applying otherwise there is a chance to get an RQ.

Anyone could suggest how many extra days one should wait (especially if he/she needs to leave Canada immediately after completing 1095 days due to some personal reasons) ,in that case how many extra days will be reasonablly sufficent to avoid an RQ.

Anyone applied for citizenship with minimum number of extra days and successfully got it without an RQ please share.

Thanks

 

[nwtspam]

You got it all wrong. They don't give you RQ because you applied x days after 1095 days.

How often do you travel? How many days have you been away from Canada? Do you have all the expired passports with you? Can you prove your travel dates with your travel documents?

 

[newcomer]

You got it all wrong. They don't give you RQ because you applied x days after 1095 days.

How often do you travel? How many days have you been away from Canada? Do you have all the expired passports with you? Can you prove your travel dates with your travel documents?

Hi ,

Thnx for your message.Well I am of the same view that as long as one has completed required 1095 days within last 4 years in Canada, he should be fine ,as for CIC 1095 days or 1395 days should be the same for granting citizenship as long as both the applicants have met all the criteria ,some of them mentioned above by you.But I have read experiences of some (if not many)applicants/experts that one MUST have some extra days before applying in order to avoid any slightest chance of miscalculation in days ,which could trigger an RQ eventually.

I would still welcome any opinions/advice shared by applicants who have applied with ONLY 1095 or with minimum extra days .

Thnx

 

[Leon]

I would say give it an extra 2 weeks, that should be more than enough to make up for any miscalculation of dates.

Also keep in mind that unlike for PR residency requirements, when you travel, only one of your travel dates counts as within Canada. For PR, an overnight trip is 0 days outside but for citizenship an overnight trip is 1 day outside.

 

[nwtspam]

My application was signed after 1104 days. I've been travel out of the country 12 times to US, Europe, Asia. Some of the countries do not stamp my passport at all. Well, no RQ as far as I can tell. Does this help you in anyway?

I don't even believe there is a standard on when to give RQ... It all depends on the CIC officer's like/dislike at the point of reviewing your file.

PS: My test was done on May 1 in Edmonton.

Hi ,

Thnx for your message.Well I am of the same view that as long as one has completed required 1095 days within last 4 years in Canada, he should be fine ,as for CIC 1095 days or 1395 days should be the same for granting citizenship as long as both the applicants have met all the criteria ,some of them mentioned above by you.But I have read experiences of some (if not many)applicants/experts that one MUST have some extra days before applying in order to avoid any slightest chance of miscalculation in days ,which could trigger an RQ eventually.

I would still welcome any opinions/advice shared by applicants who have applied with ONLY 1095 or with minimum extra days .

Thnx

 

[newcomer]

My application was signed after 1104 days. I've been travel out of the country 12 times to US, Europe, Asia. Some of the countries do not stamp my passport at all. Well, no RQ as far as I can tell. Does this help you in anyway?

I don't even believe there is a standard on when to give RQ... It all depends on the CIC officer's like/dislike at the point of reviewing your file.

PS: My test was done on May 1 in Edmonton.

Greaaaaaaaaaat!!!

Thanx a lot Leon and nwtspam,that was the information I was exactly looking for .Now I have clearly understood that I dont need to wait for months 10-15 extra days should be fine.

P.S. BTW I dont intend to leave Canada (even for a day trip) before completing my 1095 days ,still to be extra cautious I would try to wait 2 weeks or so before applying for citizenship ,when I complete my 1095 days.

 

[ajslp]

Legally exact 1095 days is enough to acquire a citizenship. But having said that most people leave some extra days. How much extra depends on case by case basis. If an applicant has a solid evidences where he or she can prove all the exits and entries as well as physical residence in Canada, he or she is good to apply with exactly 1095 days. If an applicant has some stamps missing on some visit abroad, that applicant would be wise to leave a buffer zone of what he can prove. In that scenario, even if certain number of days is deducted by judge, he or she can still fulfill the requirement.

So the bottom line is if I were to do it, I wouldn't blindly follow what others are doing like a herd of sheep. Sure, I would use them as a guidelines. But I would look at the evidence I have to concretely prove the physical presence and decide to leave the buffer zone.

As far as RQ is concerned, there are some guidelines to officers and agents to trigger an RQ.
- can not adequately or convincingly account for time spent within past four years.
- previous application was refused, abandoned or withdrawn.
- stamps in passport and the absence declared on application does not match.
- entry/exit stamps around test or interview, resident permit or visa of other countries.
- can not account for passports used during the relevant four year period.
- PR status is in question.
- area code of home phone number and office phone number does not belong to same geographical area.
- CIC has received a fraud tips.
- document appears to be suspicious or fraudulent.
etc.

But they are free to issue RQ if they have any doubts or not sure about something.

 

[newcomer]

Legally exact 1095 days is enough to acquire a citizenship. But having said that most people leave some extra days. How much extra depends on case by case basis. If an applicant has a solid evidences where he or she can prove all the exits and entries as well as physical residence in Canada, he or she is good to apply with exactly 1095 days. If an applicant has some stamps missing on some visit abroad, that applicant would be wise to leave a buffer zone of what he can prove. In that scenario, even if certain number of days is deducted by judge, he or she can still fulfill the requirement.

So the bottom line is if I were to do it, I wouldn't blindly follow what others are doing like a herd of sheep. Sure, I would use them as a guidelines. But I would look at the evidence I have to concretely prove the physical presence and decide to leave the buffer zone.

As far as RQ is concerned, there are some guidelines to officers and agents to trigger an RQ.
- can not adequately or convincingly account for time spent within past four years.
- previous application was refused, abandoned or withdrawn.
- stamps in passport and the absence declared on application does not match.
- entry/exit stamps around test or interview, resident permit or visa of other countries.
- can not account for passports used during the relevant four year period.
- PR status is in question.
- area code of home phone number and office phone number does not belong to same geographical area.
- CIC has received a fraud tips.
- document appears to be suspicious or fraudulent.
etc.

But they are free to issue RQ if they have any doubts or not sure about something.

Thanks a lot for your detailed post.Sure I will take everyone s advice/experience but will make my own wise decision according to my case scenario.Though I do not intend to go out of Canada before completing my 1095 days ,at a stretch, still will wait for some buffer days before applying.

Thanks once again for your valuable advice.

 

[adame]

- CIC has received a fraud tips.

a tip from who?

thanks A

 

[ajslp]

a tip from who?

thanks A

CIC has a call centre where any general public can report fraud Citizenship cases. The government is encouraging Canadian citizens and residents to help the government in identifying and investigating possible fraud cases. I believe the reporter have an option to remain anonymous. Depending on the evidences, CIC will do it's further investigation or scrutiny.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-09-08.asp