REQUESTING FOR A NEW DATE FOR MY DAUGHTER (MINOR) CITIZENSHIP OATH CEREMONY

[derin1010]

Hello everyone,

I have received a notification for my son's citizenship oath ceremony scheduled for June 20th. Unfortunately, I am currently not in Canada and won't be back until June 29th, 2024. I became a Canadian citizen a few years ago before applying for his citizenship.

I would like to reschedule the ceremony. Could anyone please advise me on how to proceed, even though it is a Zoom video ceremony?

 

[forw.jane]

Hello everyone,

I have received a notification for my son's citizenship oath ceremony scheduled for June 20th. Unfortunately, I am currently not in Canada and won't be back until June 29th, 2024. I became a Canadian citizen a few years ago before applying for his citizenship.

I would like to reschedule the ceremony. Could anyone please advise me on how to proceed, even though it is a Zoom video ceremony?

The email will have the details needed for reschedule. IRCC may not accept your request for reschedule if the reason is not serious enough.

 

[derin1010]

The email will have the details needed for reschedule. IRCC may not accept your request for reschedule if the reason is not serious enough.

Been outside of canada is a good excuse for IRCC to reschedule?

 

[EscoBlades]

Been outside of canada is a good excuse for IRCC to reschedule?

IRCC make it pretty clear that you should try and be in Canada as your citizenship application progresses. They also make it clear that “You need to be in Canada to take the Oath of Citizenship. If you get your invitation while you’re outside Canada, reply to the invitation email to explain your situation in detail.”

Just being outside of Canada, just because, is not a good enough reason. Hopefully you had something urgent to do. That said, follow the instructions in the email if you need to reschedule.

 

[derin1010]

I am the parent of the applicant. I submitted/signed the application on behalf of a minor child. Do i have to be present on the day of the ceremony.
Its a zoom ceremony

 

[EscoBlades]

I am the parent of the applicant. I submitted/signed the application on behalf of a minor child. Do i have to be present on the day of the ceremony.
Its a zoom ceremony

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-ceremony/video.html#

 

[derin1010]

Just an update. I emailed ircc and they rescheduled the citizenship oath ceremony

 

[Mirna1993]

Can I ask if they rescheduled it right away or how long did it take for this to happen

 

[scylla]

Can I ask if they rescheduled it right away or how long did it take for this to happen

You will have no control or say on when it is rescheduled. You may have to wait a number of months.

 

[Mirna1993]

Can I ask if they got back to you with a new date or not yet ?

 

[derin1010]

They responded to me the same day, asking about my availability. I replied, and they got back to me with another date, mentioning that they would send me a new invitation closer to the ceremony date. I received another oath ceremony date.