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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Sorry to hear that. FWIW, I had one family member request an in-person (no explanation required other than 'want an in-person ceremony'), in which physical certificates were issued. Requesting it right away - only added about 2-3 weeks (I just don't recall), IRCC acted on it quickly; this was...
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    November 2024 - Citizenship Applications

    This is pretty much exactly the same as PR applications; neither have ever been first-in / first-out procedures. Some take longer than others. Yes, unfortunately the security and related clearances are taking a lot longer. Not all, but some.
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    February 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    It usually comes no later than 5-6 days before the ceremony. Sometimes sooner, but if you want overall impressions recent etc - read the reports on the forums of when people get them.
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    Enter Canada via US (when PR card is lost)

    While I agree this is true, would still suggest having a printed copy of the e-COPR just to facilitate things. It can sometimes be the difference between an officer waving one through (because they have the info in front of them, including here possibly seeing that it was somewhat recent) and...
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    Grant Clearance Pending , Background and prohibition stuck in security screening

    What was your experience with the CSIS atip request? Learn anything different than from the other ATIPs?
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    Oath from in progress to not started

    Same answer as in the other thread where you asked this: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/march-2025-citizenship-applications.867956/post-11093886
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I recall having seen one or two cases like this coming up - I think it is likely nothing more than an oath ceremony being rescheduled and nought to do with your specific case.
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    PR Card renewal- H&C grounds / Not meeting RO

    Is she actually going to remain in Canada at this point?
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    Spousal sponsorship

    If they provided instructions, do that. If not, webform.
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    Didn’t list short part-time jobs in PR, should I add them in Citizenship application?

    Personally I don't think you need to include them, and don't think CRA records will be a concern. The information provided is primarily to demonstrate that you have the physical presence days in Canada, and very short-term jobs are mostly not relevant for this. You'll have to decide though.
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    Spousal sponsorship

    Just respond (however indicated) by providing clearly your factual place of residence (and mailing address if different) and your spouse's. If you must use a separate mailing address for either, specify clearly.
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    Citizenship application - Hire a lawyer vs Apply on my own

    Entirely up to you. But having responded to your PR card thread: you are definitely overthinking it for that. The 'proof' you have to submit is just some evidence of having resided here (or put differently, 'proof' can just mean evidence). Two pieces, that's it. They can and almost certainly...
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Good point. We can do them through mail, even if it's a bit slow, but I guess that doesn't work easily for Russia now.
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    Citizenship application - Hire a lawyer vs Apply on my own

    Reasonable points. Poster had referred to concern about "due to failure to verify physical presence", which prompted my text. So it may be concern about something else, or it may be (misplaced) concern about how to prove physical presence - unless there's something specifically about physical...
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Enjoy. Georgia is wonderful. Understood, of course. I'm a bit surprised getting apostille done not possible through consulate, but I've not had to do anything like that (or at least not in a long time).
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    Citizenship application - Hire a lawyer vs Apply on my own

    Vast majority of applicants prepare without a lawyer or assistance of any kind. Should you need later, you can hire a lawyer. As long as your physical presence is sufficient to meet residency obligation (730 days instead of 1095), it won't threaten your PR status (note that you have to remain...
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    Child born abroad

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html IRCC says five months, but could be longer if outside Canada/USA. In practice, IRCC usually posts a timeline that covers about 80% of apps, and most of those are processed somewhat...
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    Spouse Sponsorship Outland( Quebec)

    Quebec has stated their quota is full and are not even accepting new applications. You may want to search for the news announcement on that and see if it gives info about those announcements already being processed.
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Russia! As far as I'm aware other countries of former Soviet Union don't - but have not personally tried them all. Actually also Canada (provinces I'm aware of, anyway), but that doesn't help you. But now i do see that much of Europe requires birth certificates (and lots don't do marriages...
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    Citizenship vs Renew PR Card - Questions on citizenship form

    No, I meant if you do not have a current passport (some don't). See may answer above - I don't see any need to explain that your hair has changed between different docs. You're not the first person to shave a beard/grow one. Correct, a PR card is not a travel document. No, you don't need a...