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    Passed test in July in Toronto, still no word about ceremony

    I applied in February but no I haven't taken the following steps. I will. I started thinking about it today so wanted to hear if anyone had other similar experiences
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    Passed test in July in Toronto, still no word about ceremony

    Hello, I passed my citizenship test on July 27 in Scarborough Town Centre but still haven't heard anything about the oath ceremony. I was told I would hear from them in a few weeks. Anyone else in Toronto have a similar situation?
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    Taxes not filed for 2017 because it's not time yet...

    I'd like to send in my citizenship application this month but I'm unsure what I should put in the tax year box for 2017. I am required to file, but I can't file until later in the year. Should I put "yes" I filed because I will do it later, or "no" because it isn't time yet. I'm worried that if...
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    Police check for vacation of <5 months

    I just wanted to give a mini update. After submitting my passport stamps and flights e-tickets in an explanatory email to CIC, they let me know that I do not have to provide police clearance from Guatemala. Thank you for all your advice, everyone, and I hope those in similar sticky situations...
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    Police check for vacation of <5 months

    A mini update on my situation: I emailed the Ottawa office with scans of my Guatemalan entry and exit passport stamps, and my flight e-ticket. I questioned whether providing the police check was necessary, given I had not lived in Guatemala for a period of more than 6 months as an adult. I...
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    Police check for vacation of <5 months

    I paid my RFRP fee a week ago and I have now been asked to provide police clearance from Guatemala. I travelled in Guatemala for 7 weeks in 2008 and was in Central America for less than 5 months. Has anyone else had any experience of being asked to produce a police check for a country they...
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    BOWP - How many of you have applied and received it successfully?

    I applied for BOWP by mail on August 22 and still haven't heard anything back. Is this usual? Is anyone else in the same boat? They must have received it as I sent it via recorded mail, but I am starting to worry a little... :o OK - update! I called and they said the BOWP was approved and...
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    Travel on BOWP as British citizen?

    Thanks LPS! This is really helpful 8)
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    Travel on BOWP as British citizen?

    Wondering if any of you can help me out... I'm a British Citizen, applying under CEC for PR. Received my AOR and currently waiting for my BOWP. Once I receive my BOWP can I leave Canada to travel to the UK and back, or will I lose my ability to work when I return? Any advice would be greatly...