Just want to share my experience. It's not really a reapplication but an amendment. You may choose to amend instead of reapplying depending on what kind of mistake it is.
I sent my application back in Oct 16 under the new rule with nothing missing. however, 2 days after, I noticed that I forgot to add the time I lived in the U.S and incorrectly answered the question 11. I called CIC and was advised to either withdraw then reapply or just complete the form again with correct answers, send it including only the receipt (as this is not a whole new application, it's only an amendment) and an explanation letter. Of course I chose the latter as withdrawal may take even longer plus it's a hassle to reapply. Also, the agent did mention that my application would not be refused due to those mistakes. so I sent a new form with correct answers, the receipt and an explanation letter indicating which questions I amended 4 days after. I got the AOR in December and now I'm studying for my citizenship test in March.
NOTE: I haven't got any notification regarding to the second form thus far. I believe that's the local office job to look at the amended form. The first stage is to confirm whether you have all the required docs to send you an AOR.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/canadian-citizenship/admininistration/general-file-processing/procedure-multiple-applications.html
this URL has comprehensive information if you decide to send the second application. To my opinion, unless you miss something critical like a supporting doc or forgot to sign etc.., amend your form and send them would be faster, easier and prevent any confusions.
I sent my application back in Oct 16 under the new rule with nothing missing. however, 2 days after, I noticed that I forgot to add the time I lived in the U.S and incorrectly answered the question 11. I called CIC and was advised to either withdraw then reapply or just complete the form again with correct answers, send it including only the receipt (as this is not a whole new application, it's only an amendment) and an explanation letter. Of course I chose the latter as withdrawal may take even longer plus it's a hassle to reapply. Also, the agent did mention that my application would not be refused due to those mistakes. so I sent a new form with correct answers, the receipt and an explanation letter indicating which questions I amended 4 days after. I got the AOR in December and now I'm studying for my citizenship test in March.
NOTE: I haven't got any notification regarding to the second form thus far. I believe that's the local office job to look at the amended form. The first stage is to confirm whether you have all the required docs to send you an AOR.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/canadian-citizenship/admininistration/general-file-processing/procedure-multiple-applications.html
this URL has comprehensive information if you decide to send the second application. To my opinion, unless you miss something critical like a supporting doc or forgot to sign etc.., amend your form and send them would be faster, easier and prevent any confusions.
