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October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

sssnv

Member
Feb 3, 2014
16
7
Hi all,
I have my test on May 14th and needed some advice.

I have this one passport stamp from Mexico where the date is in Spanish. I am wondering if I should get it translated for sure or instead, bring the original boarding pass to prove my travels.

Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
 

Joshua1

Hero Member
Nov 18, 2013
946
472
Sharing my test/interview experience... my advise:

In preparation for the test: study (read) and try to understand each chapter of Discover Canada (at least) twice SLOWLY and listen to the MP3 (if you are an auditory learner). If you are a kinesthetic or tactile and visual learner, you should do some practice tests, however, nothing beats the book. You should read the book because you really want to know about 'your new country' and not simply to pass the test. In doing so, studying will be more meaningful and the experience will make it easier to adsorb the material.

The interview: you should assume that the agent doing the interview is the actual processing agent, so they know everything about you. Their intent is to confirm your identity (original docs), check your 'story' (work etc.), your language skills, to raise any concerns they might have etc. If you do not have enough buffer days, you should assume that the scrutiny will be greater. So, more than enough buffer days may save you some headaches. My interviewer did not even look at any other documents, e.g. COPR, diplomas, colored copies of passport pages (since my travels was somewhat extensive); kids' documents etc. However, the agent commended me for being well prepared. Overall, great interview experience. On the hand, I observed that 2 of the other interviewers were very thorough and strict (depending on the case and the applicants). Be prepared!

P.S. For those with spouses, make sure the other party study the book and is well prepared. Unbeknownst to me, my wife wanted to beat my test score. Too bad... I beat her. :)
 

sns204

Champion Member
Dec 12, 2012
1,236
373
You should read the book because you really want to know about 'your new country' and not simply to pass the test. In doing so, studying will be more meaningful and the experience will make it easier to adsorb the material.
Couldn't agree more... Thanks for sharing. :)
 

imm_leb_01

Hero Member
Apr 3, 2013
967
400
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28 February 2013
AOR Received.
11 April 2013
Med's Request
25 April 2013
Med's Done....
8 May 2013
Interview........
RPRF Request june 18th
Passport Req..
26 February 2014
VISA ISSUED...
5 March 2014
LANDED..........
29 March 2014
Hi all,
I have my test on May 14th and needed some advice.

I have this one passport stamp from Mexico where the date is in Spanish. I am wondering if I should get it translated for sure or instead, bring the original boarding pass to prove my travels.

Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Always be on the safe side, translate and bring everything you have
 

CEC2013

Hero Member
Dec 8, 2012
866
48
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
1122
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04 FEB 2013
Doc's Request.
26 NOV 2013 (RPRF)
AOR Received.
14 MAR 2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application.
Med's Request
27 NOV 2013
Med's Done....
29 NOV 2013
Interview........
Waived.
Passport Req..
09 DEC 2013
VISA ISSUED...
19 DEC 2013
LANDED..........
21 DEC 2013
Decision made as of today!!! After almost 4 months.. I’m so excited there’s some movement I’m practically dancing on my desk at work. Lol
 

sanjijoon

Newbie
Apr 23, 2018
7
8
Does anybody know what the role of the interviewer at test day is? Is he/she the citizenship officer or merely a person who gathers documents and info? I wonder why to some people they say you'll get oath letter in few weeks but he told me he can't decide right away. Please advise.
 

spartan84

Star Member
Jul 26, 2013
63
21
Hi, is there anyone who has applied from Brampton and got Test invite yet ? From the spreadsheet looks like no one has got test invite so far. i have applied from Brampton and have been IP since Jan 12.
 

emamabd

Champion Member
Jun 22, 2012
1,813
428
Does anybody know what the role of the interviewer at test day is? Is he/she the citizenship officer or merely a person who gathers documents and info? I wonder why to some people they say you'll get oath letter in few weeks but he told me he can't decide right away. Please advise.
He/she is not just a person who gathers/collects document, they have the authority to make a decision on your file.

There are many reasons for not giving an Oath date right away in the interview - for many offices this is the norm, nothing to worry about here.
 
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imm_leb_01

Hero Member
Apr 3, 2013
967
400
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28 February 2013
AOR Received.
11 April 2013
Med's Request
25 April 2013
Med's Done....
8 May 2013
Interview........
RPRF Request june 18th
Passport Req..
26 February 2014
VISA ISSUED...
5 March 2014
LANDED..........
29 March 2014
Does anybody know what the role of the interviewer at test day is? Is he/she the citizenship officer or merely a person who gathers documents and info? I wonder why to some people they say you'll get oath letter in few weeks but he told me he can't decide right away. Please advise.
At the minimum they make a decision on the residence checks
 
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sana123

Star Member
Apr 19, 2012
171
32
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
At the minimum they make a decision on the residence checks
This, plus he/she double check everything before Decision make and ask questions (from you) if necessary. This agent has the authority to make DM or immediately assist the person doing DM.
 
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rajmalhotra7

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2010
3,142
803
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I got FP request in Jan. They rec'd first week in Feb. Didn't get Test Invite until April 25 for May 30th. Hopefully you get the invite soon, but possibly you might have to wait a month or 2.
Have you got test invite letter? Is it Mississauga or Scarborough visa office?
 

JaihLee416

Star Member
Nov 15, 2017
61
26
Hi, is there anyone who has applied from Brampton and got Test invite yet ? From the spreadsheet looks like no one has got test invite so far. i have applied from Brampton and have been IP since Jan 12.
I'm in Brampton but test location is Mississauga