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Vera2018

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After 22 months of waiting, my son finally received the letter for oath. However he needs to travel immediately after the oath for personally reasons - as he has a summer course overseas. I read the IRCC online information, that he can return to Canada with citizenship certificate. In that case, would the e-certificate serve the same purpose, or only paper certificate is recognized? E-certificate can be done within 3 work days, which seems to be faster.

Thank you.
 
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shiremag

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Vera2018 said:
After 22 months of waiting, my son finally received the letter for oath. However he needs to travel immediately after the oath for personally reasons - as he has a summer course overseas. I read the IRCC online information, that he can return to Canada with citizenship certificate. In that case, would the e-certificate serve the same purpose, or only paper certificate is recognized? E-certificate can be done within 3 work days, which seems to be faster.

Thank you.
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e-certificate is available to all applicants who applied online or paper early on or after January 4, 2023. One can pick e-certificate or paper certificate as an option as a part of the application process. If the application was submitted before January 4, 2023 - one can only get e-certificate if you were randomly chosen for the e-certificate pilot. This selection e-mail comes as a part of the test invite. If one did not receive the invite or if they declined to participate, the only other choice is a regular paper certificate.

Also, unless you are a US dual citizen, the only way one can return to Canada on a commercial vessel (boat/ship), aircraft, or bus/train is with a valid Canadian Passport. In some special situations, if you have a passport from an eTA eligible country, you may be considered for a special authorisation (not guaranteed).
 
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Vera2018

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shiremag said:
e-certificate is available to all applicants who applied online or paper early on or after January 4, 2023. One can pick e-certificate or paper certificate as an option as a part of the application process. If the application was submitted before January 4, 2023 - one can only get e-certificate if you were randomly chosen for the e-certificate pilot. This selection e-mail comes as a part of the test invite. If one did not receive the invite or if they declined to participate, the only other choice is a regular paper certificate.

Also, unless you are a US dual citizen, the only way one can return to Canada on a commercial vessel (boat/ship), aircraft, or bus/train is with a valid Canadian Passport. In some special situations, if you have a passport from an eTA eligible country, you may be considered for a special authorisation (not guaranteed).
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Thank you very much!

He can fly to the US (US F1 visa), and drive to the border. Would he be allowed to enter by road? Thank you
 
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shiremag

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Vera2018 said:
Thank you very much!

He can fly to the US (US F1 visa), and drive to the border. Would he be allowed to enter by road? Thank you
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Yes, in a private vehicle such as a one way rental car or personal passenger car. You'll need to carry the other passport, Citizenship Certificate, Driving Licence
 
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