Staying out of Canada for 8-9 months after citizen application

[moga_PB29]

Hi Can i travel to home country India for 8 to 9 months just after filing canada citizenship application ? Is there any condition or rule to stay not longer than 6 months outside Canada while citizenship application in process. Due to family issues i have to travel 8-9 months to India. Suggestions appreciatedm.

 

[tankala13]

Hi Can i travel to home country India for 8 to 9 months just after filing canada citizenship application ? Is there any condition or rule to stay not longer than 6 months outside Canada while citizenship application in process. Due to family issues i have to travel 8-9 months to India. Suggestions appreciatedm.

There is no rule that you can't stay after your application, but make sure that you have the right amount of days after travelling to India and staying there for more than 8-9 months. I know couple of people who have done that and they didnt have any issue getting their citizenship. But every case is different so can't give you complete confidence that it should go smoothly.

 

[ibby2019]

You have to be careful, they may send you your test date for your citizenship - so make sure you have someone either checking your mail or if you have provided your email, they will send you an email with a test date. Keep in mind that you will only have a 2 week notice before the test.

 

[moga_PB29]

You have to be careful, they may send you your test date for your citizenship - so make sure you have someone either checking your mail or if you have provided your email, they will send you an email with a test date. Keep in mind that you will only have a 2 week notice before the test.

Thats not an issue. I can travel within 15 days even i get email. I will be well prepared for citizenship test questions. Thanks for suggestions.

 

[moga_PB29]

There is no rule that you can't stay after your application, but make sure that you have the right amount of days after travelling to India and staying there for more than 8-9 months. I know couple of people who have done that and they didnt have any issue getting their citizenship. But every case is different so can't give you complete confidence that it should go smoothly.

Thanks for réponse. I will be 100 percent back after 8-9 months. I have stayed for 3 years in Canada so PR status will be not EFFECTED.

 

[tankala13]

Thanks for réponse. I will be 100 percent back after 8-9 months. I have stayed for 3 years in Canada so PR status will be not EFFECTED.

Its not the PR Status to be effected. it is the residency obligation for Citizenship which may get effected.

 

[moga_PB29]

Its not the PR Status to be effected. it is the residency obligation for Citizenship which may get effected.

That was the old Citizenship rule (to remain 6 months in each year), that was abolished by new Liberal government in year 2018. Previous Harper government made this rule and also conducted personal interview to prove that person will remain in Canada , before this new rule.

Please have a look at this new rules and regulations, previously they mentioned to remain atleast 6 months in each year in last 5 or 6 years eligibility period. Now they changed the rule in year 2018 ( as it was already before Harper government)

Link

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=911&top=5