Updates on Bill C24 Cutoff Date: Application vs Processing Dates

[ama912]

I would appreciate some feedback from knowledgeable or senior members on this forum.

I become eligible to apply for citizenship on April 10th 2015, and I intend to apply the following day, hoping to have my application processed under the old citizenship residency requirements (3/5 years). My question is: do they take in consideration the date of the application? or the date they start processing the application (which at the moment seems to be about 3 months after submission of application, judging by dates confirmed by other members on this forum)

My concern: if the processing date is what matters, and if they start processing my application some time in July (after the C24 Bill has fully come into force) then I'm going to be screwed as I will need to wait for another 2 to 3 years to be eligible under the new rules (4/6 years).

My research indicates that the "intent to reside" clause mainly targets those applicants who leave the country right after submitting their citizenship application only to return in time for the test and oath. So my second question is: if I apply on April 11th 2015, should I submit proof of "intent to reside" with my application even though it is not required? or would that raise a red flag and send my application into non-routine oblivion?

My 3rd question: I am self employed and the nature of my work may require me to be more absent than present inside Canada from the date of my application to the date of the ceremony. How will that play against the "intent to reside" clause? Is it possible to receive a RQ to prove "intent to reside" for the period after my application date? Or do RQ's only target the residency period required before application date?

Also:
Are there any clearer indications as to whether the bill might come into force sooner than July 1st 2015?
Any updates on whether the Federal Elections may be held in the first half of 2015?
I saw a video online of Chris Alexander clarifying to an Iraqi person that all applications before June 2015 would be processed under the old rules, anyone knows how recent that video is and whether it means we can rely a bit more on a June/July 2015 cutoff date?

Thanks!
Amanda

 

[chikloo]

Hi,
I suggest apply with 20 odd days as buffer. I applied with 1096 days and got RQ. The new rule of 4/6 is coming only in June 2015. I'm applying for wife in end of May with 30 days extra to avoid RQ. If you have long absences then potentially add as many days as possible to avoid RQ. Intent to reside will not affect as it is to show the 4/6 period you lived here. It is not for futu

 

[tiarachel85]

I would appreciate some feedback from knowledgeable or senior members on this forum.

I become eligible to apply for citizenship on April 10th 2015, and I intend to apply the following day, hoping to have my application processed under the old citizenship residency requirements (3/5 years). My question is: do they take in consideration the date of the application? or the date they start processing the application (which at the moment seems to be about 3 months after submission of application, judging by dates confirmed by other members on this forum)

My concern: if the processing date is what matters, and if they start processing my application some time in July (after the C24 Bill has fully come into force) then I'm going to be screwed as I will need to wait for another 2 to 3 years to be eligible under the new rules (4/6 years).

My research indicates that the "intent to reside" clause mainly targets those applicants who leave the country right after submitting their citizenship application only to return in time for the test and oath. So my second question is: if I apply on April 11th 2015, should I submit proof of "intent to reside" with my application even though it is not required? or would that raise a red flag and send my application into non-routine oblivion?

My 3rd question: I am self employed and the nature of my work may require me to be more absent than present inside Canada from the date of my application to the date of the ceremony. How will that play against the "intent to reside" clause? Is it possible to receive a RQ to prove "intent to reside" for the period after my application date? Or do RQ's only target the residency period required before application date?

Also:
Are there any clearer indications as to whether the bill might come into force sooner than July 1st 2015?
Any updates on whether the Federal Elections may be held in the first half of 2015?
I saw a video online of Chris Alexander clarifying to an Iraqi person that all applications before June 2015 would be processed under the old rules, anyone knows how recent that video is and whether it means we can rely a bit more on a June/July 2015 cutoff date?

Thanks!
Amanda

They consider the date of application received.

Hope this helps

Regards
T

 

[MUFC]

My question is: do they take in consideration the date of the application? or the date they start processing the application
The date when the application will be received matters.

if I apply on April 11th 2015, should I submit proof of "intent to reside" with my application even though it is not required?[/b] or would that raise a red flag and send my application into non-routine oblivion?
If intend to reside it's not enforced by then, it will not effect you.

do RQ's only target the residency period required before application date?
Yes it is about the time before the application is submitted.

Also:
Are there any clearer indications as to whether the bill might come into force sooner than July 1st 2015?
Any updates on whether the Federal Elections may be held in the first half of 2015?
I saw a video online of Chris Alexander clarifying to an Iraqi person that all applications before June 2015 would be processed under the old rules, anyone knows how recent that video is and whether it means we can rely a bit more on a June/July 2015 cutoff date?

Thanks!
Amanda

The Minister is not really reliable source of information as of when the new rules will be fully enforced.
For example:
Last year on CBC he said clearly that they expect the bill to become a law at the end of the year... then we all saw the rush from them to make it a law 6 moths earlier.
There is nothing official that can say when the bill will be fully enforced... it is unpredictable, because too many factors are influencing the determination of the cut off date...

Absolute mystery.

 

[MUFC]

Nothing about the cut off date is clear

 

[rayman_m]

My question is: do they take in consideration the date of the application? or the date they start processing the application[/b] (which at the moment seems to be about 3 months after submission of application, judging by dates confirmed by other members on this forum)

Ans: CIC will count the date from receiving application not from the date application goes In Process. You can apply once you are confirmed your residency calculation is 100% correct and it is over 1096 (it's better to apply at 1100+ days).

my second question is: if I apply on April 11th 2015, should I submit proof of "intent to reside" with my application even though it is not required?[/b] or would that raise a red flag and send my application into non-routine oblivion?

Ans: NO.. You don't have to submit anything. Just follow the application and its guidelines with required documents to send with your application.

My 3rd question: I am self employed and the nature of my work may require me to be more absent than present inside Canada from the date of my application to the date of the ceremony. How will that play against the "intent to reside" clause? Is it possible to receive a RQ to prove "intent to reside" for the period after my application date? Or do RQ's only target the residency period required before application date?

Ans: It doesn't matter whether you are self-employed or employed by an employer. All you need to send your last 4 years Notice of Assessment copy with your application under work documents. Once you applied, try to be present until your oath and avoid frequent and lengthy trips. All travel before submitting your application guided by residency calculation sheet and CIC will find proof from your passport stamps/CBSA report (submit all copies in colour of passport with application)

Also: Are there any clearer indications as to whether the bill might come into force sooner than July 1st 2015?
Any updates on whether the Federal Elections may be held in the first half of 2015?

Ans: New residency rule may come in effect some time in 2015 could be middle or by end of 2015. Still not determined by CIC the old 1096 days residency cut-off date.

 

[ama912]

The application doesnt require full passport copies, only the bio page. Should I submit them anyway? Or is that not advised?

 

[rayman_m]

The application doesnt require full passport copies, only the bio page. Should I submit them anyway? Or is that not advised?

If you have multiple travels you can submit..