WONDERFUL NEWS AND HERES THE TIPS:
When I had my Oath yesterday (19th March) I explained to the officer after my oath about my situation - he said they had no control but to wait till around 12pm today (20th March) and then go to Passport Canada and explain and hope it is in the system. So I went to the North York Passport Canada office right after noon today. The man checked my documents and explained that I have to be in the system as it usually is a 48 hour wait but he said I can try my luck and explain my situation - I took a number. Once my number got called the lady looked through my documents and then checked to see if I was on the system - and voila I was on the system
I also took my Guarantor WITH ME - i think this is very important. She then asked my guarantor how long she has known me and when she signed my application. I also took my Ticket Booking which is the 2nd important item. She verified that and my flight is scheduled for tomorrow night! She then said my passport will be ready for 4PM TODAY THU MARCH 20!
She just told me that Passport Canada will be calling my references over the next hour or so. Which they did so that's the 3rd very important criteria. Ensure that all your references are ready to pick up the phone, that they verify they know you exact same time you put in the application and their addresses match!
So my passport will be ready for 4PM TODAY! Whole process in less than 4 hours after a less than 24 hour wait. I expected to pick up tomorrow but I was actually impressed by the level of service they are providing. Oh and they charge $110 extra for the fast service but it is worth it if you are in a situation like myself.
All the best - mind you the most important thing is that you are put into the system, that you have all documentary reasoning, your Guarantor physically goes with you and your references are ready to vouch for you.
Great to be a Canadian!
When I had my Oath yesterday (19th March) I explained to the officer after my oath about my situation - he said they had no control but to wait till around 12pm today (20th March) and then go to Passport Canada and explain and hope it is in the system. So I went to the North York Passport Canada office right after noon today. The man checked my documents and explained that I have to be in the system as it usually is a 48 hour wait but he said I can try my luck and explain my situation - I took a number. Once my number got called the lady looked through my documents and then checked to see if I was on the system - and voila I was on the system
I also took my Guarantor WITH ME - i think this is very important. She then asked my guarantor how long she has known me and when she signed my application. I also took my Ticket Booking which is the 2nd important item. She verified that and my flight is scheduled for tomorrow night! She then said my passport will be ready for 4PM TODAY THU MARCH 20!
She just told me that Passport Canada will be calling my references over the next hour or so. Which they did so that's the 3rd very important criteria. Ensure that all your references are ready to pick up the phone, that they verify they know you exact same time you put in the application and their addresses match!
So my passport will be ready for 4PM TODAY! Whole process in less than 4 hours after a less than 24 hour wait. I expected to pick up tomorrow but I was actually impressed by the level of service they are providing. Oh and they charge $110 extra for the fast service but it is worth it if you are in a situation like myself.
All the best - mind you the most important thing is that you are put into the system, that you have all documentary reasoning, your Guarantor physically goes with you and your references are ready to vouch for you.
Great to be a Canadian!
