2026 January - Citizenship Applicants

[SayeeRaina0503]

Wish you all a happy new year 2026!!! Starting this thread for January 2026 applicants!

 

[SayeeRaina0503]

Has anyone already applied yet?

 

[hiralp87]

Happy New year to you all! Thank you for creating this thread.

Yes, I submitted my application yesterday. Details as follows
Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1108 days
Application: Single-Adult
Application sent: January 01, 2026
Delivered: January 01, 2026
AOR:
Finger print requested:
Finger print sent to RCMP:
Tracker Created:
Background verification -
Physical presence -
Prohibitions -
Language Skills
Citizenship Test -
Citizenship ceremony

Using the above template from other groups. Please feel free to add or delete anything else as needed. Good Luck Everyone!!!

NOTE: I am assuming Date Sent and Date delivered would be the same for Online application.

 

[hpatel29]

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, ON
Application: 65+ (Self + Spouse)
Application sent: January 01, 2026
Delivered: January 01, 2026
AOR:
Finger print requested:
Finger print sent to RCMP:
Tracker Created:
Background verification -
Physical presence -
Prohibitions -
Language Skills - N/A
Citizenship Test - N/A
Citizenship ceremony

 

[Learn with Gagan]

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[sam_233]

Hi all! I had a quick question about the citizenship application process

For "During your 5-year eligibility period, did you have a valid temporary resident status before becoming a permanent resident?"

I was an international student and also held a co-op work permit during my studies. Should the co-op work permit be listed separately, and if so, under which status (e.g., Temporary Foreign Worker, International Student or Temporary Resident Permit Holder)? Is a brief explanation or Letter of Explanation recommended?

Thank you for your help.

 

[SayeeRaina0503]

Hi all! I had a quick question about the citizenship application process

For "During your 5-year eligibility period, did you have a valid temporary resident status before becoming a permanent resident?"

I was an international student and also held a co-op work permit during my studies. Should the co-op work permit be listed separately, and if so, under which status (e.g., Temporary Foreign Worker, International Student or Temporary Resident Permit Holder)? Is a brief explanation or Letter of Explanation recommended?

Thank you for your help.

You must list your study permit days and your PGWP days only!

 

[SayeeRaina0503]

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1098.5 days
Application: Single-Adult
Application sent: January 05, 2026
Delivered: January 05, 2026
AOR:
Finger print requested:
Finger print sent to RCMP:
Tracker Created:
Background verification -
Physical presence -
Prohibitions -
Language Skills
Citizenship Test -
Citizenship ceremony

 

[russ6970]

Type: Online application
Location: Conception Harbour, NL
Application: 55+
Physical Presence Days: 1797 days
Application sent: January 06, 2026
Delivered: January 06, 2026
AOR:
Finger print requested:
Finger print sent to RCMP:
Tracker Created:
Background verification -
Physical presence -
Prohibitions -
Language Skills - N/A
Citizenship Test - N/A
Citizenship ceremony

 

[Thursty9]

Hi everyone! This forum helped so much during our PR process. Hoping it will be the same for citizenship (easier I hope ). IRCC says it’s only processing applications / sending AORs for those received on September 19 of last year, so will try to just forget about the process for a bit so I don’t stress. Good luck everyone!

Type: Online application
Location: Montreal, QC
Physical Presence Days: 1514 days
Application: Self + Spouse
Application sent: January 06, 2026
Delivered: January 06, 2026
AOR:
Finger print requested:
Finger print sent to RCMP:
Tracker Created:
Background verification -
Physical presence -
Prohibitions -
Language Skills
Citizenship Test -
Citizenship ceremony

 

[USA_student_to_Canada]

Hey everyone,
I’ve started my application, but I have some questions about the physical presence calculation and my status history. My timeline is below:

Timeline

• May 2021: Came to Canada as a student
• December 24, 2021: Completed my program, applied for PGWP
• December 25, 2021: Received AOR and went into implied status.
• April 2022: Received PGWP approval (1 year work permit only, expiration in April 2023)
• February 2023: Received PR invitation and applied for PR and a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) at the same time.
• June 2023: Became a Permanent Resident
• June 2024: Received a response for my BOWP stating that the file was closed since I had already received PR

My question
When completing my status history for the eligibility period, should I answer “Yes” to the question:
“Did you apply to extend your status?”

If I select “Yes” and enter the date I received the IRCC letter (June 2024), I get an error saying:

“The date of your extension cannot exceed the date you received your PR status.”

What should I do in this situation?
Has anyone else experienced something similar?

 

[SayeeRaina0503]

Hey everyone,
I’ve started my application, but I have some questions about the physical presence calculation and my status history. My timeline is below:

Timeline

• May 2021: Came to Canada as a student
• December 24, 2021: Completed my program, applied for PGWP
• December 25, 2021: Received AOR and went into implied status.
• April 2022: Received PGWP approval (1 year work permit only, expiration in April 2023)
• February 2023: Received PR invitation and applied for PR and a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) at the same time.
• June 2023: Became a Permanent Resident
• June 2024: Received a response for my BOWP stating that the file was closed since I had already received PR

My question
When completing my status history for the eligibility period, should I answer “Yes” to the question:
“Did you apply to extend your status?”

If I select “Yes” and enter the date I received the IRCC letter (June 2024), I get an error saying:


What should I do in this situation?
Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Enter the date until you received your COPR

 

[USA_student_to_Canada]

Enter the date until you received your COPR

Thanks for the clarification! I have another query. Since my student status ended in dec 24th and I went into implied status until April. Do I mark my status as a temporary foreign worker from the date I received the AOR or the date I got the official approval from the IRCC (april)?

 

[SayeeRaina0503]

You can mention you are a student until the day you received your PGWP approved !

 

[USA_student_to_Canada]

You can mention you are a student until the day you received your PGWP approved !

Hi I still have a doubt on the previous question: How can I say that my BOWP was accepted or refused since the acknowledgement didnt come until 2024?