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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I personally don't believe the 'not started' flag. I could be wrong. But it seems it's a flag (a 'bit') that is mapped variously to English in IRCC usage. I think more significant is when something changes (the flag being flipped). But just my opinion and I cannot 100% confirm what it means...
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    COLOURED OR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOCOPIES?

    If they don't specify, black and white is fine. If they specify colour - colour. As far as I'm aware, it's usually only when asked to submit copies of all pages of passport that they specify colour - but not certain. Note, since most applications are effectively now electronic - scan the stuff...
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    Language skills as a native English speaker?

    You both/all can submit evidence of completing education (university or high school both qualify) in English language. I should think from UK that would just be whatever you have from either, they're going to understand the medium of instruction is English. Or for you the language test...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    There's an ombudsman, I believe, to whom you can complain, and your MP. They're at least supposed to advise you that they're taking an extra 30 days, and that 60 days the limit.
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    My understanding is that the trackers for linked minors basically don't get updated - ignore those.
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    Residency obligation for renewing PR

    Won't help. They don't do pre-approvals.
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    Advice on calling IRCC getting more information

    You can search and do a wee bit of research and find. My tip would be search for something like PM salary ranges, and compare to executive service. In short: PM01 is absolutely junior level (only lower is pm-development, which I guess is training). PM03 is not very high at all, as PM goes up to...
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    Two sets of photos needed for PR application?

    I'm not aware of any reason you can't re-use. But if you're worried about it, spend the ~$20 and get new ones made.
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    Spousal sponsorship

    Do you have a lawyer? Speak to that lawyer. At this point, I'd think mandamus is warranted. There's clearly something going on.
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    Is physical absence enough to meet citizenship RO?

    Duplicate, answered in other thread.
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    Residency obligation for renewing PR

    You could potentially have problems on return, but with a valid card and living in Canada - probably will be okay. Upon your return - just stay in Canada until you are in compliance before applying to renew.
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    Regional Case Officer also Inspect PR Residency Obligation?

    Are you married to a Canadian PR or citizen? If you are a PR, you are allowed to work - period. Did you ever obtain a social security number when you were in Canada before? That is your social security number - you can use it. (There's a separate topic I won't get into now of whether it has...
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    Regional Case officer will Insist on my Residency Obligation?

    Wrong forum, separate thread in residency obligation, suggest no-one respond / consider this closed.
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    No need to worry, it will come as the page says - not later than six days before the ceremony.
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Yes, happens. Sometimes they send out before, sometimes day of, sometimes just after. Nothing to worry about. Won't be available until afterwards anyway, but lots of people post questions asking why they can't download certificate before the ceremony. Which is to say: I think I understand why...
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Well, as the tracker makes clear: "If you haven’t gotten it 6 calendar days before the event, check your junk mail folder and contact our Client Support Centre to make sure we have the right contact information for you." Math suggests you contact them tomorrow, if you haven't received.
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    Enter Canada via US (when PR card is lost)

    Would recommend having a brief summary of the medical reason and copies of the reports handy (both at border and for the IRCC pick-up interview). You may hear different opinions about whether or not problems are likely; my guess would be not very likely (assuming all else in order), but my...
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    Spousal sponsorship(spousal class vs family class)

    Yes, it is strictly true. If you're not currently residing together, you can only apply family class. Once you get AOR, she can apply for an open work permit, which takes several months. When applying you should probably explain - briefly - why you're not living together. And update her...
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    PR CARD RENEWAL 2025 August

    You can travel outside Canada without one; you need the PR card to return. If you don't get it, you can apply for a PRTD or return via a land border (if you can travel through USA).
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    PR Card renewal- H&C grounds / Not meeting RO

    I don't see point in applying at this point either. She should decide when she's going to settle in Canada, and do it then - and be prepared to remain. As it is she is risking the PR status. If she wants to continue residing outside Canada - well, at some point, that's not compatible with being...