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    How long does it take to get citizenship e certificate after the oath

    My oath is likely going to be on Friday August 18. I am planning to travel to Canada from August 17, returning August 20 (Thursday to Sunday). I am hoping I get my ecert the same day as oath, so I can apply for passport by mail and then return to US. I know it probably varies, but for...
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    Passport application by mail - does the print out of the electronic certificate need to be signed by guarantor?

    Question as per title. I know photos and ID need to be signed. The instructions also say any supporting documents need to be signed by guarantor. The instructions are silent on whether ecertificate needs to be signed. My guess is - no, because that can be verified by the passport office... but...
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    Applying for Canadian Passport with US Citizen Occupation Guarantor

    I live in the United State and don't know any Canadians here. I wanted to use my sister who is an MD and US citizen as a guarantor. I know this is allowed, using form PPTC140 instead of the usual PPTC153. My question is - are there any risks going this route considering it is likely not usual...
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    Can I Fly to Canada with green card and non-Canadian passport when my PR card has expired?

    I am a Canadian PR and US Lawful Permanent Resident. I currently live in the US. My PR card is expiring in Aug 2023 but I am sure I have maintained my Residency Obligation. I have travelled many times to Canada by land in the past few months and and been allowed entry and CBSA confirmed I met...
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    Still Waiting for Test 12+ Months after Citizenship Application

    I am starting this thread in an attempt to bring together the minority of candidates who are clearly grossly delayed in their citizenship grant process, as evidenced by the fact that over 12 months have passed since application date, and our test invite is yet to come. I have noticed when we...
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    PR Card may not Arrive Before I Leave Canada

    I am a Canadian Permanent Resident and moving to the US as a US Legal Permanent Resident in Feb 2022. I appleid for Canadian citizenship on October 31 2021. My current PR Card is valid until August 2023. However I want to apply for a new PR card to update it to my new married name (I got...
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    Disclosing Intent of Moving to the US in Citizenship Application

    So I know there are many posts discussing the risks faced by applicants who leave Canada after applying for citizenship. I have read the advice posted by the VIP members here, and I must say there are some that are very well-thought through and artfully articulated. I understand there are...
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    Applying for PCC for India from Toronto

    I live in Toronto, Canada (PR here). I need to obtain a police clearance certificate from India for application of US green card, since I lived there between the age of 15 and 25. I lived in Bangalore at the time and the address I resided at is the address I have on my passport. I left India in...
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    Canadian Citizenship application simultaneously as green card application

    I will be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship towards the end of 2021. My partner (US citizen) is in the US though, and I intend to move there to be with him soon after applying for citizenship. In the meantime I intend to apply for a green card, since the processing now takes 1.5 years...