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AUGUST 2016 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

tinam

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scorpion9500 said:
Passed the test yesterday 20/20 and was told I should be able to do my oath around late January due to the holidays. The interview was straightforward and took very little time.

Timeline:
Delivered on Aug 5, 2016
AOR on Aug 19, 2016
In process on Aug 24, 2016
Fingerprint Request: Nov 17, 2016
Test Taken: Dec 22
Windsor Ontario
Congrats scorpion..Best wishes on your Oath and Happy Holidays!!
 

NGE

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scorpion9500 said:
Passed the test yesterday 20/20 and was told I should be able to do my oath around late January due to the holidays. The interview was straightforward and took very little time.

Timeline:
Delivered on Aug 5, 2016
AOR on Aug 19, 2016
In process on Aug 24, 2016
Fingerprint Request: Nov 17, 2016
Test Taken: Dec 22
Windsor Ontario
wow, that's one of the faster time line... Did you went back home or any other places after landing in Canada ?
 

scorpion9500

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NGE said:
wow, that's one of the faster time line... Did you went back home or any other places after landing in Canada ?
I stayed in canada for the 4 years and never left. I only went to the US for shopping/events but came back the same day to Canada.
 

scorpion9500

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NGE said:
wow, that's one of the faster time line... Did you went back home or any other places after landing in Canada ?
Actually if you look at some other members my timeline is relatively slow. My application was under background check for almost 4 months.
 

NGE

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scorpion9500 said:
Actually if you look at some other members my timeline is relatively slow. My application was under background check for almost 4 months.
But still, 4 months is not much... I went several times in back home.. don't know how much time will take
 

mylabmax

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For those who applied for a passport. I know that a guarantor needs to be a Canadian citizen with a valid passport. Does it also apply to the two personal reference?

Thanks
 

tinam

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mylabmax said:
For those who applied for a passport. I know that a guarantor needs to be a Canadian citizen with a valid passport. Does it also apply to the two personal reference?

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Hello mylabmax
Congrats on your upcoming oath later today! The answer is: No. They must;
1: have known you for at least two years for passport applications or six months for Certificate of Identity or Refugee Travel Document applications;
2: not be your guarantor;
3: not be a family member listed below;
4: be 18 years of age or older;
5: agree to you using their name and contact information for your application.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/passport/apply/guarantor-reference.asp

Best wishes!!
 

mylabmax

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tinam said:
Hello mylabmax
Congrats on your upcoming oath later today! The answer is: No. They must;
1: have known you for at least two years for passport applications or six months for Certificate of Identity or Refugee Travel Document applications;
2: not be your guarantor;
3: not be a family member listed below;
4: be 18 years of age or older;
5: agree to you using their name and contact information for your application.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/passport/apply/guarantor-reference.asp

Best wishes!!
Thanks Tinam!!! Hope you get your oath soon.

Oath was done yesterday. The actual ceremony is about 1 hour.
 

tinam

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mylabmax said:
Thanks Tinam!!! Hope your get your oath soon.

Oath was done yesterday. The actual ceremony is about 1 hour.
Congrats mylabmax! I am very happy for you!
 

scorpion9500

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I'm very pleased to say that I got my oath invitation for January 25. I hope everyone gets theirs soon.
 

homecanda

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Nov 16, 2015
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Hello Everyone.

I thought I will get the feedback from the forum about my situation. I have not had any changes in my application since it changed to processing on 30 august 2016. what do you think I should do? my pr card is expiring in august.
 

shahroze

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scorpion9500 said:
I'm very pleased to say that I got my oath invitation for January 25. I hope everyone gets theirs soon.
Congratulations! Did you get the oath invitation on your online ecas status as well? I mean any comments on your online application status. Cuz I am also waiting for oath invitation and I'm just wondering if oath invitation shows on your online status as well. Waiting for your reply
Thanks