+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
Client Portal

Search results

  1. novemberrain

    Add Last name in Canadian Passport

    To apply for your new Canadian passport (first time), you will need to show at least 1 ID (with photo and signature) with the new name, name change certificate, citizenship certificate, and all other forms. So now you have time, just go update your health card or driver's license so when you...
  2. novemberrain

    DECEMBER 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Best of luck guys! I'm from the August thread, and my citizenship application is now completed/ approved!
  3. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Interview can happen for many reasons, not just to confirm your days. Sometimes, it's to check your language skills, etc. I've seen that people were asked about their work, travel history, etc. They said the questions were fairly simple/ basic. Don't stress too much!
  4. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Hmm, at this point, your oath was already handled/ in queue by your Montreal local office or some other offices so not sure if moving could help at all.
  5. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    I think people did that and the e-certificate can be sent to them later. But honestly, at my oath, I thought they would confirm again who wanted the paper one or the electronic one, but no. All of us in the room (114 people) got the paper ones. I guess you can ask them when you check in though.
  6. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    No, it's not like that. Using webform is not helpful as the turnaround time is long. Regarding certificate, you need to wait for your oath invite. If it is a virtual one, you'll have it a few hours after the ceremony; if it's an in-person one, the paper certificate will be recorded into the...
  7. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Unfortunately, no haha; or they did not disclose where they were so I could not see and make the comparison. Yesterday, I was doing my oath and the girl sitting next to me said that her initial oath was a week ago and IRCC Scarborough (Ontario) was able to move her to a week later, which was...
  8. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    From my own experience and lurking experience (haha), Ontario residents would receive a pretty fast date. Vancouver, I'm not so sure... They are quite notoriously slow in everything, so I don't expect them to be fast on this one...
  9. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Officially Canadian today! I'm awaiting my OHIP with my new last name so I can apply for the Canadian passport! Thank you everyone for sharing the journey and your knowledge, I wish all of us the best!!!
  10. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Congratulations to my twin AOR! In the end, we are even close on the oath date (given that I rescheduled my initial oath date which was on Feb 6 hehe!)
  11. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    No, it wasn't the case for me and people around me. So I guess yes, it's possible. But if they do not do that, then they will do it 1-2 weeks before the oath date, no need to freak out now.
  12. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    No, they only send you an email 1-2 weeks before the date, so that is quite expected.
  13. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Who is attending their in-person citizenship ceremony tomorrow at Scarborough (Ontario) office at 12:30 PM EST? I'M SO EXCITED!
  14. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    I hope you have it today!!
  15. novemberrain

    First passport with new legal name, but old name on IDs

    Yeah, from what my wedding officiant shared, they have a huge backlog there! I'm still glad I got it now!
  16. novemberrain

    First passport with new legal name, but old name on IDs

    Yes, at first, I thought OHIP did not have a signature, but it does haha, so I'm all set there! And yes, they said 4-6 weeks but, I read one Reddit post that they had it within 2 weeks haha. Honestly, I don't trust it though. My marriage certificate came after 4 months, even though I thought it...
  17. novemberrain

    First passport with new legal name, but old name on IDs

    Just an fyi, I updated my OHIP today, and I walked to ServiceCanada to ask them if I could use the paper version to apply for my Canadian passport. The answer is no (it could be yes if I have travel plans!) But the good news is that I only need my OHIP with the updated last name + marriage...
  18. novemberrain

    RESCHEDULING YOUR OATH CEREMONY

    Hi there! I only mentioned that I was in my homecountry for a family event that was very important to me and our culture, and that I would be in Canada on Feb 18, 2026 so I will be available to join any in-person ceremony starting Feb 19. I think I'm lucky because I heard that GTA locations...
  19. novemberrain

    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    They finally sent me an oath invitation via email on Feb 13 (oath date is Feb 25) Will update here once I become a Canadian citizen!
  20. novemberrain

    First passport with new legal name, but old name on IDs

    Yep, I checked. They said that the healthcard is accepted; and if it doesn't have a signature, it will be okay as well if the ID is usually the one without a signature. I think I will call them once I'm back to Canada for clarifications. Thanks again for all of your help! Much appreciated!