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[ntwkengg]

Read this. http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1036039

The law reduce 1 year before you apply for citizenship and may credit your stay here in Canada.

Minister McCallum to repeal parts of C-24
February 25, 2016 – Ottawa, ON –Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum introduced legislation to amend the Citizenship Act, providing greater flexibility for applicants trying to meet the requirements for citizenship and help immigrants obtain citizenship faster.

“The Government is keeping its commitment to repeal certain provisions of the Citizenship Act, including those that led to different treatment for dual citizens. Canadian citizens are equal under the law. Whether they were born in Canada or were naturalized in Canada or hold a dual citizenship,” said Minister McCallum.

Among the changes, the Bill: An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act, would repeal provisions that allow citizenship to be revoked from dual citizens who engage in certain acts against the national interest. All Canadians who commit crimes should face the consequences of their actions through the Canadian justice system.

The Bill also proposes to reduce the time permanent residents must be physically present in Canada before qualifying for citizenship by a full year. Recognizing that immigrants often build an attachment to Canada before becoming permanent residents, the proposed legislation would credit applicants for the time spent in Canada as temporary residents or protected persons.

The age range to meet French or English language requirements and pass a knowledge test to qualify for citizenship, would change to 18-54 from 14-64. The changes support our goal of removing barriers for immigrants to build successful lives in Canada.

good news

 

[Hansdza]

Please correct me if I am wrong..

So physical presence is proposed to be amended from 4 out of 6 to 3 out of 5 yrs
Minus 1 year for those who has been in Canada prior to become a PR

Net 3 - 1 = 2 years after you become a PR

Plus citizenship application processing times 1 year..

Is that right?

 

[Marlee]

Just received my card in the mail. New design, no photo request. 39 days after landing on the spot!

 

[JK_CAD]

Please correct me if I am wrong..

So physical presence is proposed to be amended from 4 out of 6 to 3 out of 5 yrs
Minus 1 year for those who has been in Canada prior to become a PR

Net 3 - 1 = 2 years after you become a PR

Plus citizenship application processing times 1 year..

Is that right?

Am I reading this correctly... If that is so many of onland applicants will be eligible for citizenship next year ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[JK_CAD]

Just received my card in the mail. New design, no photo request. 39 days after landing on the spot!

Congrats... I'm eagerly waiting for mine now, landed 16-Jan, since I'm in west coast so will take couple of more days.

 

[Hansdza]

Am I reading this correctly... If that is so many of onland applicants will be eligible for citizenship next year ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yeah.. that's what I thought too.. Including us I guess.. ;D

 

[JK_CAD]

Yeah.. that's what I thought too.. Including us I guess.. ;D

If that is going to be true I can't believe my eyes reading the news or mind interpreting it. I'll not get my hopes high until it is there in black and white on CIC.

 

[Scottygirl]

Am I reading this correctly... If that is so many of onland applicants will be eligible for citizenship next year ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Don't think so, the minimum time would be 2 years (3 - 1 year max for time prior to PR). I believe you would need to wait the full 2 years before applying.

 

[baadshah8464]

Congrats to everyone who received PR card. Received my PR card today. Landed Jan 14 2016.

 

[jamason]

I received my card on Feb 22nd. But my child's card didn't arrive. I am going to call CIC today. Do you think I will get any information? Do I need to wait for six weeks before I call? Is the regular CIC number to call or special number for PR Card? Please share if you have information.

 

[JK_CAD]

I received my card on Feb 22nd. But my child's card didn't arrive. I am going to call CIC today. Do you think I will get any information? Do I need to wait for six weeks before I call? Is the regular CIC number to call or special number for PR Card? Please share if you have information.

Based on one of the reply, you can call on 1 (888) 242-2100 inside canada.

 

[vsu]

I received my card on Feb 22nd. But my child's card didn't arrive. I am going to call CIC today. Do you think I will get any information? Do I need to wait for six weeks before I call? Is the regular CIC number to call or special number for PR Card? Please share if you have information.

Dear Jamason, My case is also similar. My family recieved their cards on 22nd Feb but i havent recieved mine. Did you call the CIC and what did they say ?

Thanks and Regards,
VSU

 

[indian5911]

nooo it doesn't work for me.

My card was mailed on 02/24/2016 as per cic.

 

[qinghe]

Landed on Jan.15, only my son got PR today, not for me and my husband. Hope next week~

 

[jamason]

Dear Jamason, My case is also similar. My family recieved their cards on 22nd Feb but i havent recieved mine. Did you call the CIC and what did they say ?

Thanks and Regards,
VSU

Hi Vsu. I am retry on monday and update you all. Thanks.