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Updated 17 oct
Got oath letter for 5th November
Question for you folks,
I am travelling outside country on a pre-planned trip (not a family emergency) and will be back on Nov 5th in evening
I emailed Niagara office regarding reschedule but got a pretty blunt response, that they will not do anything.
While I understand the rules but Rescheduling flights for 2 people will cause quite a financial burden.
You have been sent a Notice to Appear for the Oath of Citizenship under sections 13.2(1)(b) and 23.1 of the Citizenship Act. Please note the Notice to Appear is not an invitation as there is no discretion on whether or not to attend.
A request to reschedule a Citizenship Ceremony event is only considered under exceptional circumstances, ie death of an immediate family member, hospitalization of an immediate family member, or other situation of emergency/ critical nature etc. Each request must be made in writing and must be accompanied by the supporting documentation ie death certificates, doctor’s notes, departure and return airline tickets or documentation to support the request etc
Please note, airline tickets alone will not suffice. You must provide your reason to reschedule along with documents to support your reason.
Do you have any suggestions if there is anything I can do?
Will raising a web form result in a similar response?
Looking up online Niagara seem to give the same blunt responses on reschedules but seem to reschedule the ceremony if you miss it?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thankyou !
