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The oath ceremony was great! What a humbling experience! I spoke with a call center agent who said that I should just show up with my PR card, landing documents etc. When I got there I explained myself to the security guy, he gave me some forms to fill out. For the ceremony, when it was my turn...

Thanks for the replies! I think printing the ecas is probably a good idea, I will go with that!

Test was 07 Nov in Nanaimo, Oath on 1 Dec in Vancouver

Hi everyone. Just reading all the timelines from test to oath and would like to share my experience. My application was pretty routine I think and only waited three weeks from my test date until my oath date, which is tomorrow. Hopefully things are starting to run a little quicker for some of...

Hi everyone I am scheduled for the oath ceremony in Vancouver tomorrow. Ecas updated to reflect this. I did however not receive the letter in the mail on time, because of a recent address change. I spoke with a call centre agent who gave me the info as to what to bring etc. and that I can just...

Hi all, I have been rather quiet on this forum, but feel that I want to share my experience today. I just finished my test and interview in Nanaimo and it went great! Test was easy peasy! The interview was great! I was told that there is no concern with my application and that it has been...

I am in the same situation. My application has been in process for a month now and I need to be a citizen to apply for jobs that I am currently at school for. I have been made aware that a hiring process will start in Sept this year. I have just learned about the fast track process and am very...

Hi everyone! Not sure if there is already a thread for applications sent in Feb 2014, so here it is. Mine has been delivered in Sydney about 3 weeks ago so now the waiting begins! Lets hope for a relatively smooth process...if there is such a thing! Good luck!

Hi, Do days spent in Canada before obtaining Permanent Residency count towards Citizenship? I have been told by an immigration lawyer that time spent living in Canada within the last 4 years, even before obtaining PR, can count towards the 1095 days required. Thanks,

Hi all :D As of yesterday 6 April 2011 I am officialy a Landed Immigrant ;D ;D So happy! :D Thank you so much for all the forum posts and questions that have been answered! I cant imagine going through this process without this forum! I wish all of you a speedy and problem free process! See...

Hi all! I received my pp finally yesterday after driving all the way to Vancouver to pick it up instead of the couriers messing up again...that is a long frustrating story!Just a hint: For some reason the courier in SA put the delivery adres as 0000 Canada which meant my passport went on a wild...

Hi all! I am currently in Canada and will receive my passport back in the morning. I will be landing in the next couple of days at the Peace Arch near Vancouver. This is what I will have with me: Passport with visa Marriage Certificate Sponsorship Agreement as proof of funds I will be...

Ha the baby sitting is going pretty good thanks! ;DStill waiting for my passport to show up in Canada...it should very soon! I will probably land sometime next week! Do you have any news yet Perfect?

My dad (in SA) got a call from Pretoria! They wanted my phone number to call me regarding my passport and other documents that are ready! @ waitingz: what other docs did you get when you got your pp back? Just waiting for their call to officially inform me then I will send a courier over...

Thanks Perfect :D Havnt heard anything back yet! My passport was delivered to Pretoria last Tuesday and they say it takes 5-10 business days to issue the "shiny sticker". Hopefully I will get an email this week saying that I can arrange for a pickup.Do you think I can arrange with Fedex in SA...

Thank you for the response! If it is as easy as that then I dont have anything to worry about ;D I also only have a few random boxes left in South Africa and a couple of surfboards and scuba gear, but I can bring those back later. Will my wife have to accompany me or is it not necessary? We...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can give me some info on the process of landing as a resident while in Canada as a visitor.Suggestions on how to go about it? What do I need to have with me? What to expect? and so on. I will not have any goods to follow except for some sporting equipment the...

Hi guys! :D We are out of the hospital now with my perfect little baby boy! ;D ;D Wow things have been happening so fast around here now my head is spinning hehe! I am realy surprized that I got my ppr so fast! I wasnt expecting it just yet, but hey I am sooooooo not complaining! Now I just...

Hi, I finaly received my PPR via email yesterday, YAY!!! Im so happy!!!!!!

Holy #%^#* Omg!!!!!!!! :o My wife is in labour and i just got an email from pretoria saying my visa is ready and requesting my passport!!!! How is that for a great day? Im sooooooo happy!!!!! J