Relocating while waiting for Citizenship

[NEDurr]

My apologies if this question has been answered before. 

I am a US citizen born to an American father and Canadian mother.  I meet the criteria for applying for Canadian citizenship as my mother is a Canadian.  I have been told that the waiting period for receiving my citizenship papers is over a year.  However, I was hoping to relocate from the US to Canada in the more immediate future.  I will be submitting my paperwork in the coming weeks.

Is it possible for me to relocate to Canada prior to having be processed officially but having submitted my paperwork?  Can I move under a certain type of Visa whilst waiting for the paperwork to be processed?  I am really eager to start living in Canada.  What steps if any can I undertake for a move?

I am very grateful for your time.  Thank you.

[Leon]

You already have citizenship.  You just need to be able to prove it.  Talk to the Canadian embassy in the US about what you have to do.  Ordering a citizenship certificate takes about 10 months, that's true. 

[NEDurr]

Thank you Leon for your prompt response!

[PMM]

Hi

Thank you Leon for your prompt response!

You can get a temporary Canadian passport through the Consulate faster than the proof of citizenship, that is if you are interested.

PMM