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August 2023 - Citizenship Applications

IT_VE_CA

Full Member
Aug 8, 2020
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I received my Canadian passport today. what is next step I am an Indian and live in Vancouver. what should I do? Can I travel with two passport? Or should I surrender Indian passport ? my travel date is 25 dec
Just out of curiosity is it new design or the old one?
 

Sashank

Full Member
Apr 12, 2016
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I received my Canadian passport today. what is next step I am an Indian and live in Vancouver. what should I do? Can I travel with two passport? Or should I surrender Indian passport ? my travel date is 25 dec
Congratulations!

India doesn't allow dual Citizenship. If you need to go to India you will need to apply for a Visa or OCI card. But you can travel everywhere else with you Canadian passport, just see the rules of entry for the country you are traveling.

I guess the next steps for you is to start the Indian passport surrender process with BLS.
 

AUG2023

Star Member
Oct 5, 2023
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Congratulations!

India doesn't allow dual Citizenship. If you need to go to India you will need to apply for a Visa or OCI card. But you can travel everywhere else with you Canadian passport, just see the rules of entry for the country you are traveling.

I guess the next steps for you is to start the Indian passport surrender process with BLS.
CAN I BOOK APPOINTMENT AT BLS FOR SURRENDER PASSPORT? HOW?
 

letbx

Star Member
Dec 12, 2017
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Category........
CEC
How long is it taking to complete Language Skills, Physical Presence and Prohibitions after completing the test.
 

Sashank

Full Member
Apr 12, 2016
33
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How long is it taking to complete Language Skills, Physical Presence and Prohibitions after completing the test.
It depends on each application. Mine took 2 months. My tracker updated test completed on Oct 6. Got LPP update on Dec 5th.

For some it was quicker.
 

AHSM

Member
Oct 31, 2023
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Okay, I called last week and they couldn't locate and asked to call back after a week. So will try again today/tomorrow.

You mean for minor only application, no need to create tracker?
Hi,
I have applied for Minor too on Sept 17th but no AOR yet, have you tried to call IRCC?
 

saad_im

Hero Member
Jan 27, 2019
279
202
Canada
Hey, do you mind sharing your full timeline?
Here's my timeline:

Online Application : August 21, 2023
AOR : September 28, 2023
Background Completed : 10 Oct, 2023
Test Invite : 18 Oct, 2023
Test Passed : 23 Oct, 2023
Test updated on tracker : 25 Oct, 2023
LPP : 6 Nov, 2023
Oath Ceremony In Progress : 9 Nov, 2023
Oath Letter : 14 Nov, 2023
Oath Ceremony : 23 Nov, 2023
Downloaded E-Certificate : 29 Nov, 2023
 

saad_im

Hero Member
Jan 27, 2019
279
202
Canada
I received my Canadian passport today. what is next step I am an Indian and live in Vancouver. what should I do? Can I travel with two passport? Or should I surrender Indian passport ? my travel date is 25 dec
Wow, That was quick! Didn't you complete your oath on December 1? How were you able to get the passport in less than a week? I have also applied for passport, but they said 10 business days is standard processing standard.

I'm not travelling so there's no rush, except for my excitement making me impatient :p