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    Refugee status cessation and PRs applying for citizenship

    So I've been disturbed by these cases generally, as I disagree with the premise behind the post-2012 rule: namely I think that that folks who have a fear of persecution in their home country may still feel compelled to return to it at times, and that they may take solace in the protection of...
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    Advice on calling IRCC getting more information

    I think it's a good potential indicator. Usually the indicator is that the BG check is taking an inordinate amount of time, as opposed to the test being completed first, but seeing how long it usually takes to schedule a test, it's likely a case of one implying the other. Sorry to hear that...
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    Im not sure if im eligible for PGWP, heres my case

    From theworkbridge site it simply says visa, which is a bit inaccurate or at least inconsistent with IRCC's own terminology, but I'd suspect that means extensions made after Nov 1, 2024 fall under the new policy. Again, knowing the dates and timing are important.
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    Im not sure if im eligible for PGWP, heres my case

    When did you get your most recent study permit and when does it expire? Will you be able to finish as a returning student before having to renew it again? As per https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility/field-of-study.html...
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    PGWP Concern: Worked Before Study Permit Renewal Approved — Need Advice

    Why did you apply to renew the study permit back in August 2024? How can a new study permit be approved on March 26 if you finished your studies back on Jan 10? You don't say when your original study permit expired, but you might be fine if it wasn't expired yet when you got the AOR for the...
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    Advice on calling IRCC getting more information

    This is actually quite hard to know and devil's in the details. Most folks suspect this when their case starts to significantly exceed routine processing times, but sometimes you have to look up your GCMS notes to know for sure. I don't believe this is related. Fingerprints are a normal part...
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    PR card recalled and seized?

    This seems a bit harsh. canuck78 is simply curious about what's going on - but didn't say that the folks who had their cards seized did anything wrong. Just that the explanation given by CBSA didn't seem to add up. I too am curious. I've been checking the news and nothing on this. Doesn't seem...
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    Refugee status cessation and PRs applying for citizenship

    I respectively disagree, assuming OP is Zhou from the latest CanLII on this thread. Had Zhou never travelled out of Canada and timely applied for Canadian citizenship, I believe that Zhou would have already become a Canadian citizen by the time the updated rule was adopted on Dec 2012. From...
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    Refugee status cessation and PRs applying for citizenship

    The other notable thing here is that he seems to be from mainland China, where dual citizenship wouldn't be recognized and where he should automatically lose his status as a citizen once he comes a Canadian citizen. In other circumstances - someone who comes as a skilled worker via express...
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    PR card recalled and seized?

    That's really interesting. Especially since a whole bunch are being asked at the same time... Yeah, this part makes no sense to me. Asking to do another application isn't too unreasonable but since it's a manufacturing defect, it's their fault, so they should offer the replacement for free...
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    Citizenship oath ceremony - I only have a PR card

    Looking forward to hearing back about this too. I specifically wonder if the expired passport was accepted as a form of ID. For example, in the US a foreign passport is good for up to two years after it has expired for domestic flying (within the US)...
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    Travel right after citizenship ceremony

    I just realized that I made a mistake here, which may have also lead to some confusion regarding the disagreement. I don't recall now why I thought that green card holders didn't require ETAs, as per https://tiac-aitc.ca/Electronic_Travel_Authorization.html and...
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    Advice on calling IRCC getting more information

    Normal routine processing times is still a year or so. From https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/december-2024-citizenship-applications.861715/post-11055114 you submitted only on Dec 8 2024, so you're still within routine processing times...
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    Canadian Citizen - H1B - Staying in US

    Well, that's not what I meant. Yeah, that's what I actually meant. So just to confirm we're talking about the same thing, a Michigan cop running my Michigan DL on their system, while I'm pulled over in Michigan, would turn up a copy or picture or info dump of my Ontario DL too? This is what I...
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    Canadian Citizen - H1B - Staying in US

    We agree on everything of substance here. Even this bit (say if the cop were able to see that a person had two DLs or a DL and a state ID in their wallet or glove compartment by chance). Only bit I'm confused about is this part, If the cop saw because you handed over your wallet or something...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    As per https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/change-of-address.831862/ there's a link to do it online (though I think it might only work after you get AOR), though others have reported that calling seems to work best...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Ah, I think pedantically speaking, you submitted your missing info onto your previously submitted application (adding additional) rather than resubmitting (that is, doing a new app from scratch and submitting everything in one go a second time). Unimportant semantics.
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    To date in IMM5444 form is fixed while applying for new PR card for the first time and does not change.

    This issue is slightly different but it recommends trying different browsers to see if it gets around the issue, https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/pr-renewal-online-imm-5444-in-progress.840441/ You should be fine to sign up for a fresh PRTD portal with a...
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    Advice on calling IRCC getting more information

    The only other thing I can think of that you haven't mentioned is calling your MP (not too much they can do but somtimes the poke is helpful) and ordering GCMS notes to see if there's an obvious reason for them slowing down. Do note that their website at...
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    Not able to link the application to IRCC secure account

    More reliable suggestion - reach out to your MP and see if they can convince IRCC to update the city of birth on your file. Less reliable but maybe faster - get your GCMS notes electronically (say via email), and see if you can figure out how city of birth is entered there. E.g. is it maybe...