juliajulyf said:
Thank you for the informations sis, I learned a lot.Btw its on their website that the processing for proof is 6mos plus add another 6mos if your child is born outside canada.I just wanna ask how many weeks ang processing sa F1 my son is turning two tomorrow na kasi just in case matatagalan Canadian passport niya may plan B ako.Kakapasa ko lang kasi ng application niya today.
Thats what we thought, that it will only take 8 to 14 months. Initially when we applied at CEm personally we were told that it takes 14months to get a proof of canadian certificate but then again when i followed up with them they cant give me any answer i was told that the application was transfered to CIC sydney and they have no knowledge as to what state of the review our application is. So we ended up calling the call center several times. Last year we were told that they are waiting this so called waiting period trying to decide if they would require a DNA test so daddy insisted that if they want the test done then tell us so. So we waited and to date thers still nothing. They said it can take up to 2015 to review the application which makes no sense at all. On the other hand, it is quick to obtain a facilitation visa. As long as you are given your PR visa then automatically the VO officer will ask you to submit the passport of your son for F1 visa stamping. Since your son is turning 2 yrs old tom ( happy birthday big guy
) its impossible for you to obtain a limited validity passport for him. Make sure you send CEM a copy of your son's proof of citizenship application (the receipt will do) you may send them a copy of the receipt here
https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=manila
Also i strongly advise that you apply him a philippine passport so when CEM calls you for your visa his will be available too. When you and your son lands in canada he may continue waiting for his certificate. Only problem is that he will not be entitled for health services not until he receives his proof of canadian certificate.