If you're being naturalized in Canada, of course. But the majority of the posters of this thread are applying for proof of citizenship because we believe we are citizens by descent.Don't we get a certificate of citizenship on the day of oath ?
My application has been in Program Support since July last year with no change since then, and I am just going to let them do their job. If your application got sent to Program Support, then there's something fishy about it that they will want to get to the bottom of, as any responsible government agency would want to do. Nothing you say or threaten to do will make them bend to your request. If you do not meet their established criteria, then you should expect your request to be denied; that is how bureaucracy works. But don't let me stop you from trying to get urgent processing, that's your decision; but don't be surprised if at the end, despite all of your effort, that it gets denied.
If you're being naturalized in Canada, of course. But the majority of the posters of this thread are applying for proof of citizenship because we believe we are citizens by descent.
Per the CIC website regarding urgent processing for proof of citizenship (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...zenship/proof-citizenship/apply/urgently.html) and your reason for applying for urgent processing, your request should and will be D-E-N-I-E-D.
I was naturalized in Canada, and yes, I received a certificate of naturalization. Then I had to be away from my apartment for some time and in that time my certificate got stolen. This is the reason my case got sent to the Program Support Unit, because I said in my application that the original certificate was stolen. According to their processing Checklist, if the previously issued certificate is in possession of a "third party" your case gets sent to Program Support automatically. That's all it takes! It has nothing to do with anything else.
A case could be really complicated (e.g. DNA verification of Canadian parentage for baby born abroad), or it could just be a matter of simple loss/theft of a naturalization certificate. It all gets sent to the same place: Program Support Unit, to wait until the end of time. Does this make any sense?
I can't imagine what other checks need to be done in a theft/loss case but they're certainly welcome to confirm that I reported the theft to the local police. Beyond that, any security concerns are just garden variety. Documents get lost all the time. A Canadian born in Canada who lost his/her birth certificate can apply to his/her province of birth to get a replacement within a couple of weeks and voila, they now have replaced their proof of citizenship, with no hassle. I have to ask what's so different with citizenship certificates?
My case from October of last year is still sitting at the Program Support Unit. E-CAS status shows nothing beyond Application Received. Any update from anybody else?
Nope. Still waiting on mine from May of last year. They told me they have everything they need and that it's just in PSU waiting for review. No idea how it can take so long. I've lived in 3rd world countries with more efficient bureaucracy than this.
1. We received your application for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship) on May 4, 2017.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on May 26, 2017.
3. We started processing your application on June 20, 2017.
Just curious. Im a canadania citizen. My wifes a p.r now. Ready to land in july. My infant daughters citizenship application was sent to support program. Recieved a letter in jan 2018. And its been more than 11 months since i applied to my daughtera citizenship. Wht is the timeline for my infant daughter
Hi Usmanaziz, I got the same satiation, I am a Canadian citizen. I sent application for my Son in Jan 2018, and I just received the notice that the application is transferred to Special Unit! I have no clue how long I have to wait now, so frustrated!
Sorry im replying a bit late. So this is what happened with me jan 18 i got a letter tht my infant daughters application is delayed and sent to a special unit. They send you this letter in aprox 6 months time. Thts how much time normally a proof of citizenship takes. I got my infants application decides on june 19th 2018 stating that the citizenship certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile my wife was due to land as p.r on july 27th. I had been waiting ,contacting m.ps,minister of immigration etc got the same.reply tht the certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile i applied for a facilitation visa as i was empty handed and didnt know wht to do as the time is running by. 2 weeks back i decided to go to local canadian embassy and told them my situation. They clearly said i should have contactes them b3cause they can issue a temporary canadian passport regardless of the certificate. I recieved the certificate today from nova scotia stamped 18th july postal and also recieved the temporary passport today frm local canadian embassy. Trust me when they say they have dispatched a documents its way after there message. So you can apply.for a temp canadian passport right away without delay. I got everything done today and leaving tomorrow morning for canada with my p.r wife and infant child. Its almost last min. Dont wait. Such things are not.written on cic website.
It's great, always keep hope in live! I was frastrated yesterday, but suddenly received notice of decision made! However, the certificate will take about six weeks to my country address, but I m rushing school for my kids, I will try to email them n get the CC number for applying passport in advance as possible! Anyway, thanks for your sharing and have a great living in CANADA with family!Sorry im replying a bit late. So this is what happened with me jan 18 i got a letter tht my infant daughters application is delayed and sent to a special unit. They send you this letter in aprox 6 months time. Thts how much time normally a proof of citizenship takes. I got my infants application decides on june 19th 2018 stating that the citizenship certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile my wife was due to land as p.r on july 27th. I had been waiting ,contacting m.ps,minister of immigration etc got the same.reply tht the certificate has been dispatched. Meanwhile i applied for a facilitation visa as i was empty handed and didnt know wht to do as the time is running by. 2 weeks back i decided to go to local canadian embassy and told them my situation. They clearly said i should have contactes them b3cause they can issue a temporary canadian passport regardless of the certificate. I recieved the certificate today from nova scotia stamped 18th july postal and also recieved the temporary passport today frm local canadian embassy. Trust me when they say they have dispatched a documents its way after there message. So you can apply.for a temp canadian passport right away without delay. I got everything done today and leaving tomorrow morning for canada with my p.r wife and infant child. Its almost last min. Dont wait. Such things are not.written on cic website.
Nope. Still waiting on mine from May of last year. They told me they have everything they need and that it's just in PSU waiting for review. No idea how it can take so long. I've lived in 3rd world countries with more efficient bureaucracy than this.
1. We received your application for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship) on May 4, 2017.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on May 26, 2017.
3. We started processing your application on June 20, 2017.