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PSU said:
Totally agreed, Aadhar is not proof of citizenship, its same as SIN or SSN. But when issuing Aadhar for a new born with an Indian Birth Certificate the legal status of the baby will be marked as citizen of India. Aadhar cant be issued without a legal status. This has caused trouble when applying for visa or oci in several cases.

For instance: Typically prior to OCI, the Indian passport is surrendered first there by renouncing Indian citizenship, that deactivates Aadhar as well. If required new Aadhar can be requested as a foreign national.
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Ohh, so in your case you applied for Canadian citizenship certificate without Aadhar? If yes, then did the embassy accept it?
 
ani486 said:
Ohh, so in your case you applied for Canadian citizenship certificate without Aadhar? If yes, then did the embassy accept it?
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Yes we applied without Aadhar, only with Indian Birth Cert. They send our file to PSU, but got the approval two weeks ago
 
ani486 said:
May I know what is PSU?
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Thread 'PSU (Program Support Unit) - Citizenship Grant -Timelines'

Hi,

If your case was referred to PSU, please share the reasons and time you’ve waited till you get any updates on your case.

I applied in August 2021 and have not received any updates since AOR in October. From GCSM notes I understood that my case was referred to PSU, and the reason is the discrepancy between the country of birth indicated in COPR (USSR) and the one that I indicated in the citizenship application (Russia). I chose Russia from the drop-down list of options in the online form as there was no such option as USSR.
 
PSU said:
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Thread 'PSU (Program Support Unit) - Citizenship Grant -Timelines'

Hi,

If your case was referred to PSU, please share the reasons and time you’ve waited till you get any updates on your case.

I applied in August 2021 and have not received any updates since AOR in October. From GCSM notes I understood that my case was referred to PSU, and the reason is the discrepancy between the country of birth indicated in COPR (USSR) and the one that I indicated in the citizenship application (Russia). I chose Russia from the drop-down list of options in the online form as there was no such option as USSR.
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Ok, so this is IRCC related department which deals which such cases I believe. I am right? Also since in your previous post you mentioned you got approval two weeks ago which means you received Citizenship Certificate for your child, correct? If this is so, then what was your timeline with respect to wait times?
 
ani486 said:
Ok, so this is IRCC related department which deals which such cases I believe. I am right? Also since in your previous post you mentioned you got approval two weeks ago which means you received Citizenship Certificate for your child, correct? If this is so, then what was your timeline with respect to wait times?
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Applied June 1st week
AOR July 1 st week
Sent to PSU - Sep 1st week
Approved - Oct 1st week
 
PSU said:
Applied June 1st week
AOR July 1 st week
Sent to PSU - Sep 1st week
Approved - Oct 1st week
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Thanks! Congratulations. So next step Canadian passport and OCI? Or Canadian passport, an X Visa and then OCI?
 
ani486 said:
Thanks! Congratulations. So next step Canadian passport and OCI? Or Canadian passport, an X Visa and then OCI?
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Yes 1st Canadian PP, then will consult immigration firms on advice related to OCI or X Visa and proceed
 
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Hi everyone, Sharing my timelines here for my child born in India.

Citizenship application submitted online - 8 Oct 2025
Citizenship approved and E-Certificate received - 10 Oct 2025

Passport application submitted in person at High Commission of Canada in New Delhi - 10 Oct 2025
Passport received by mail - 26 Oct 2025

Note that I applied for both application in urgency and passport issued is a limited validity passport for 2 years.
 
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Hi everyone, Sharing my timelines here for my child born in India.

Citizenship application submitted online - 8 Oct 2025
Citizenship approved and E-Certificate received - 10 Oct 2025

Passport application submitted in person at High Commission of Canada in New Delhi - 10 Oct 2025
Passport received by mail - 26 Oct 2025

Note that I applied for both application in urgency and passport issued is a limited validity passport for 2 years.
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Congrats!! Did they ask for proof for urgency?
 
ANumar_ said:
I have a

Step 5: Apply for the Canadian Passport​

Once you have the Proof of Citizenship, the next step is to get the baby's passport. There are two paths, depending on your situation.
Important Note: At the time of writing, due to the reduced diplomatic presence of Canada in India, all passport applications are being processed through the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi. The email for consular inquiries is india.consular@international.gc.ca.

Option A: Regular Passport (If you have the Citizenship Certificate)​

If your urgent processing was approved and you have received the Proof of Citizenship certificate, you can apply for a regular 5-year passport for the child. Contact the embassy via email for the most current application instructions and forms.

Option B: Limited Validity Passport (LVP)​

If you are still waiting for the citizenship certificate but need to travel urgently, you can apply for a Limited Validity Passport (LVP). This is a shorter-term passport (usually 2 years) issued based on a pending citizenship application.
  • Email the Embassy: Explain your situation clearly: that your baby's citizenship application is in process, but your family has an urgent need to return to Canada, and you wish to apply for an LVP.
  • You will receive a document list.Typically, it includes:
    • Passport application form PPTC042
    • Supplementary form PPTC445 (Declaration of Guarantor)
    • Supplementary form PPTC116 (Application for a Child)
    • Proof of travel (e.g., a booked flight itinerary)
    • Copy of parents’ ID (to be used as signature proof)
    • Copy of parents’ marriage certificate
    • Copy of Canadian citizenship certificate or birth certificate of the Canadian parent
    • Fee of CAD 100.00 (payable online)
    • Two identical passport photos meeting strict specifications
    • Proof that the citizenship application is under process (e.g., the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) / payment receipt from IRCC / Snapshot of the GCkey Application Status page)
  • Courier the Application

    Some Tips :
    • Address Field Issue: The form PPTC042 has limited space for a long Indian addresses. If you run out of space, attach a separate letter and provide the full, correct address.
    • Proof of Travel: Book a refundable flight ticket for about 30-45 days from your planned submission date. Book an "ECONOMY COMFORT" fare on Air Canada (or a fully refundable fare). Double-check the refund policy before booking. This provides the required proof of travel while allowing you to cancel for a full refund later if processing takes longer (or if you change your mind after receiving the passport and continue to stay a bit longer in India).
      Processing Time:
    From the day we couriered the documents, it took approximately 20-25 days to receive the passport.
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