hi everyone! let me share the joys i have to be officially canadian..as i took my oath today in EMS building, the ceremony went well, at first we have to surrender our pr card then arranged our docs in order , signed a pper that will certify u took the oath today and somebody will escort u to ur own designated seats. citizenship judge Springate was our judge and i must commend him for a very heartfelt introductions and speech abt being a canadian. everyone was so emotional, u can feel the happiness , hope and pride of being a canadian. the people around and the EMS personnel was so welcoming and very supportive. then finally we sang o canada with pride! My adivse to u dear peeps, dont put too much attention in waiting, expect 25 months in processing and once u are there to take ur oath.. u will say.. its worth the wait! and btw, everyone was wearing their best suits except for 1 chinese family( no offense meant) heard their conversations in chinese.. but for us.. we have to be in our best it only mean one thing.. we respect the day we became canadian. goodluck everyone and hang in there.. as i've said.. its worth the wait!