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References for Passport

AndrewE

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Jun 23, 2014
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On the instructions for the passport application, it says that the references can not be your relatives. I was wondering if I can use my mom's brother and his wife as references?

Anybody have experience applying for Canadian passport, please share your experience about guarantor and references. Thanks!
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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28-05-2010
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19-08-2010
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28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
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05-10-2010
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No - unfortunately you cannot use your mother's brother (your uncle) or his wife (your aunt). They are relatives.
 

keesio

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May 16, 2012
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Doc's Request.
09-07-2013
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30-01-2013
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11-02-2013
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12-07-2013
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15-08-2013
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14-10-2013
AndrewE said:
On the instructions for the passport application, it says that the references can not be your relatives. I was wondering if I can use my mom's brother and his wife as references?

Anybody have experience applying for Canadian passport, please share your experience about guarantor and references. Thanks!
I just used a colleague at work and a friend as guarantor/references. You just need to find some non-relative that is a Canadian who has known you for awhile. You don't have to be personally close to the person, just someone that has known you for awhile.
 

screech339

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Apr 2, 2013
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20-11-2012
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18-07-2012
Interview........
17-06-2013
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17-06-2013
References cannot be any relatives. However you can use a relative as a guarantor so long as they have Canadian citizenship and have a valid Canadian Passport.

CIC can use the passport number to verify the identity of the guarantor.

Screech339
 

SenoritaBella

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Jan 2, 2012
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Dakar
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App. Filed.......
08-01-2014
AOR Received.
12-02-2014
File Transfer...
25-02-2014
Med's Request
02-11-2015
Med's Done....
18-09-2013
Passport Req..
02-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
hopefully soon
LANDED..........
hopefully soon
You can ask coworkers, friends, neighbors, family doctor, lawyer, etc.