June 2017 Citizenship Applicants - (pre C6 rule)

[cempjwi]

I think you make an oath right? If so how can the new law repeal an oath? I think intend to reside is only after applying for citizenship but before become the real citizen. After you become citizen you are freely to leave to any countries and you dont need to ever step foot again in Canada, you may not be able to obtain welfare from Canada to live in another country

Your comment is not correct. The intend to reside relates to the application and granting of citizenship (not to the oath itself) and it is binding to the requirement of "intending to reside" - you can not apply unless you intend to reside. The intend to reside is binding from the moment a person applies for citizenship until forever after granting of citizenship, unless the requirement is repealed, which is what C-6 is set to do. Anyone who applied with intent to reside will not be subject to it once C-6 becomes law, as the change is retroactive (so those who were bound to it will be free of it and can abandon Canada for any reason). In fact, this is true for people who have already obtained citizenship under C-24 or applied under C-24 and have not been granted citizenship yet. Also, the "intend to reside" is not the same as forever reside in Canada. The "intend to reside" is based on the applicant's conditions at the time of application, but those conditions can change. You may intend to reside in Canada today, but not in 2 or 3 years. A compelling reason to abandon Canada later on will suffice to not have your citizenship taken away (people wonder if they can go to school abroad, and sure they can). Moreover, there was already a requirement to remain in Canada while citizenship was processed, even before C-24; therefore, you have erroneously explained the reason for C-24's intend to reside.

 

[artin2015]

Anyone know how get English language certificate?

 

[Joshua1]

Your comment is not correct. The intend to reside relates to the application and granting of citizenship (not to the oath itself) and it is binding to the requirement of "intending to reside" - you can not apply unless you intend to reside. The intend to reside is binding from the moment a person applies for citizenship until forever after granting of citizenship, unless the requirement is repealed, which is what C-6 is set to do. Anyone who applied with intent to reside will not be subject to it once C-6 becomes law, as the change is retroactive (so those who were bound to it will be free of it and can abandon Canada for any reason). In fact, this is true for people who have already obtained citizenship under C-24 or applied under C-24 and have not been granted citizenship yet. Also, the "intend to reside" is not the same as forever reside in Canada. The "intend to reside" is based on the applicant's conditions at the time of application, but those conditions can change. You may intend to reside in Canada today, but not in 2 or 3 years. A compelling reason to abandon Canada later on will suffice to not have your citizenship taken away (people wonder if they can go to school abroad, and sure they can). Moreover, there was already a requirement to remain in Canada while citizenship was processed, even before C-24; therefore, you have erroneously explained the reason for C-24's intend to reside.

FYI: "Intent to reside" has already been repealed upon C-6 Royal Assent on June 19, 2017

 

[PrinceOfPersia]

Hey Guys,

First of all, I would like to wish you all good luck with this entire process.

I have a quick question, I met all the requirements (2 conditions) to apply for citizenship. My question is my PR card is going to expire this November so I am wondering if I could renew my PR card and apply for Citizenship at the same time? I know that the processing time for Citizenship is 12 months and for PR renewal it's only a couple months. Is it possible to do both at the same time? I would appreciate if someone could answer my question. Thanks in advance!

Also I forgot to mention that I am sponsoring my spouse and that process is still ongoing. I already got sponsorship approval and eagerly waiting to see DM. Does anyone think that this will affect me from applying for PR renewal or Citizenship? I hope not but I'd like to get some concrete answer for this as well. Thanks!

 

[raqa]

Hey Guys,

First of all, I would like to wish you all good luck with this entire process.

I have a quick question, I met all the requirements (2 conditions) to apply for citizenship. My question is my PR card is going to expire this November so I am wondering if I could renew my PR card and apply for Citizenship at the same time? I know that the processing time for Citizenship is 12 months and for PR renewal it's only a couple months. Is it possible to do both at the same time? I would appreciate if someone could answer my question. Thanks in advance!

Also I forgot to mention that I am sponsoring my spouse and that process is still ongoing. I already got sponsorship approval and eagerly waiting to see DM. Does anyone think that this will affect me from applying for PR renewal or Citizenship? I hope not but I'd like to get some concrete answer for this as well. Thanks!

I applied for both at the same time in April cos my PR was valid only till September 2017. I got my new PR card 2 weeks back. but, my Citizenship application is still in IP since 16th May. I don't know whether applying for both have any negative effect on Citizenship

 

[swapno]

Hi All,Could anyone help me answering below questions please-

1. In 6 (G)-address since you became PR: We landed in 2013 for 3 weeks. Then we were out of Canada for a month and half and came back permanently. Do I need to give address when I was out of Canada for a month and half? In another occasion I was on vacation for a month. Do I need to give that address too?
2. In 9 (F): I am not using LINC as proof of english. Can I click 'NO'?
3. Do I need to click 'Yes' for 'use of representative' of my wife and sons (below 14 years) if I want to handle their application meaning if I need to talk to citizenship office after application?

Appreciate much if anyone can help on above please. I am really stuck. Thanks

 

[kbanatwala]

Good News to June 2017 applicants.....
It has come to know that the implementation of C6 3/5 rule is depend on the completion of 4/6 applications received and they have given instructions to the officials to dispose of all 4/6 applications as soon as possible so that the government can implement rule 3/5 in fall 2017.

Please share the news source with me as well.. Thanks

 

[montrealita]

Hello,

Please can you add me to the sheet
Visa Office, Montreal
Category: Family (3)
Number of days:1488
File sent: 21-06-2017
File received: 23-06-2017

Thanks a lot,

 

[kbanatwala]

Hello,

Please can you add me to the sheet
Visa Office, Montreal
Category: Family (3)
Number of days:1488
File sent: 21-06-2017
File received: 23-06-2017

Thanks a lot,

Done

 

[kbanatwala]

Hi All,Could anyone help me answering below questions please-

1. In 6 (G)-address since you became PR: We landed in 2013 for 3 weeks. Then we were out of Canada for a month and half and came back permanently. Do I need to give address when I was out of Canada for a month and half? In another occasion I was on vacation for a month. Do I need to give that address too?
2. In 9 (F): I am not using LINC as proof of english. Can I click 'NO'?
3. Do I need to click 'Yes' for 'use of representative' of my wife and sons (below 14 years) if I want to handle their application meaning if I need to talk to citizenship office after application?

Appreciate much if anyone can help on above please. I am really stuck. Thanks

1. In 6 (G)-address since you became PR: We landed in 2013 for 3 weeks. Then we were out of Canada for a month and half and came back permanently. Do I need to give address when I was out of Canada for a month and half? In another occasion I was on vacation for a month. Do I need to give that address too? Yes all the address

2. In 9 (F): I am not using LINC as proof of english. Can I click 'NO'? Yes you can click no. In my case I left mine blank. As in 7.A . I selected 1st option. They scan these application form in the readable scanners like the ones they have for Customs at the Toronto Airport, and if you have answered Linc over there their system will mark that you need to answer 9(F). But if you selected the first or the second option it will not raise a flag...

3. Do I need to click 'Yes' for 'use of representative' of my wife and sons (below 14 years) if I want to handle their application meaning if I need to talk to citizenship office after application? If you are handling your wife and sons case you do not have to click Yes. But if its a legal representative who has the registration with them... then you click Yes. For your SON you can speak with them. But they will not disclose you any of your wife's information.

 

[montrealita]

Done

thx a lot

 

[swapno]

1. In 6 (G)-address since you became PR: We landed in 2013 for 3 weeks. Then we were out of Canada for a month and half and came back permanently. Do I need to give address when I was out of Canada for a month and half? In another occasion I was on vacation for a month. Do I need to give that address too? Yes all the address

2. In 9 (F): I am not using LINC as proof of english. Can I click 'NO'? Yes you can click no. In my case I left mine blank. As in 7.A . I selected 1st option. They scan these application form in the readable scanners like the ones they have for Customs at the Toronto Airport, and if you have answered Linc over there their system will mark that you need to answer 9(F). But if you selected the first or the second option it will not raise a flag...

3. Do I need to click 'Yes' for 'use of representative' of my wife and sons (below 14 years) if I want to handle their application meaning if I need to talk to citizenship office after application? If you are handling your wife and sons case you do not have to click Yes. But if its a legal representative who has the registration with them... then you click Yes. For your SON you can speak with them. But they will not disclose you any of your wife's information.

Thanks very much for your reply. It helps me a lot.

 

[swapno]

Thanks for help to my previous questions. Another question I have for Minors (under 14 years)
1. In 12 (consent to disclose personal information); Do I need to select "No" if the child below 14 years?
2. In 10 A (language evidence). If the child is below 14 years, there is no box to check. what should I do? Keep it blank/write NA with hand after printing/

Any suggestion from anyone please who has filled the form? Thanks in advance

 

[kbanatwala]

Thanks for help to my previous questions. Another question I have for Minors (under 14 years)
1. In 12 (consent to disclose personal information); Do I need to select "No" if the child below 14 years?
2. In 10 A (language evidence). If the child is below 14 years, there is no box to check. what should I do? Keep it blank/write NA with hand after printing/

Any suggestion from anyone please who has filled the form? Thanks in advance

12 and 10A in my minor application I left it blank... As the application guide says if applicable and it is for children 14 and above. I believe it is safe to leave it blank if your child is under 14 as that field of the form is for Children 14 and above. If you select anything here it might cause a confusion and they might have to go back and see the DOB. That's my point of view. I left mine blank. nothing handwritten on my form except the signature.

 

[swapno]

12 and 10A in my minor application I left it blank... As the application guide says if applicable and it is for children 14 and above. I believe it is safe to leave it blank if your child is under 14 as that field of the form is for Children 14 and above. If you select anything here it might cause a confusion and they might have to go back and see the DOB. That's my point of view. I left mine blank. nothing handwritten on my form except the signature.

Thanks once again. I agree with your comment. In the Child's signature area, do we need to keep blank or write 'NA' after printing?