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  1. Mike263

    No update from IRCC on citizenship oath ceremony. Next steps?

    @Alberta30 You can do it either on laptop (with webcam) or mobile phone (with front-facing camera). You can download and install Zoom app. After, you can also test it for checking audio/video quality, speakers, good distance to ensure full face picture up to the shoulders, etc. It's up to you...
  2. Mike263

    English Proof for Citizenship Application

    Yes, you're right.
  3. Mike263

    English Proof for Citizenship Application

    I mean, this letter may be an additional/support document (optional) to confirm English proficiency.
  4. Mike263

    English Proof for Citizenship Application

    1. If you've completed a professional degree from an institution where the language of instructions/exams was English, you should be fine. 2. You may also provide a letter from your current Canadian employer (or your boss) who can testify your English (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
  5. Mike263

    English Proof for Citizenship Application

    Here are some official links that may be helpful. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=573&top=5 https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=571&top=5 **NOTE: If you did the test in the past for immigration or citizenship purposes, we will accept the...
  6. Mike263

    Should I hire a consultant or lawyer to apply Canadian Citizenship?

    Here is the official answer to your question. Check this out. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=911&top=5 Regarding your travel, should you inform ircc or not, I'll suggest you to call ircc client support centre (1-888-242-2100), you'll get a clear answer and peace of...
  7. Mike263

    Citizenship incomplete application : prohibited under the Citizenship Act

    First, you should have a look at your atip file (gcms notes) to understand the reason(s) and that's what an atip file is meant for. It may take 2-3 weeks to get your file via email in PDF. It costs $5 only. Go over each page thoroughly and read/interpret the officer(s) comments and remarks...
  8. Mike263

    Citizenship incomplete application : prohibited under the Citizenship Act

    You should order your ATIP file (gcms notes) and then you'll be able to completely understand the actual reason(s). Here is the link for atip. https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do
  9. Mike263

    Should I hire a consultant or lawyer to apply Canadian Citizenship?

    You don't have to have a lawyer/consultant. It's a pretty simple and straightforward application. You just need to fill the application as completely as possible along with all the required documents. You can travel outside Canada after submitting an application but you need to inform ircc via...
  10. Mike263

    Trouble with the form

    Yes, I had the same and it's weird. After filling in some data, and then the number of times you close and open the pdf, the header will keep on adding. It's annoying. Solution: After I completely filled the form, reviewed it multiple times, and finally found all OK (took me 1 week). Then I...
  11. Mike263

    Q13 - Does "immigration status" in another country include student / work visas?

    Well, I shall still agree to the ircc's own definition of Immigration status: A non-citizen’s position in a country. *REF: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html Since I have already talked to ircc and got it clarified. Your best bet is to call ircc...
  12. Mike263

    Q13 - Does "immigration status" in another country include student / work visas?

    Immigration status covers all categories including student, employment/job/worker, refugee, citizen, permanent resident, tourist, visitor.... I had officially double-checked with ircc specifically about "immigration status" mentioned in Q13 of the Citizenship application. The answers were: you...
  13. Mike263

    Oath invitation email

    If so, your ECAS will get updated probably in 2-3 days. That's my observation so far.
  14. Mike263

    Oath invitation email

    If they specifically ask you to respond to that email, then you should reply. Otherwise, no need. ECAS update depends — sometimes it gets updated before or after the email invitation.
  15. Mike263

    Urgent question on Employment History for citizenship application

    For that 1 month gap, you should simply mention 'Unemployed' under occupation, Name of Employer: N/A, Address/city/country: your home address/city/country at that time, As per ircc, the definition of unemployed is: Unemployed: Unemployed means that you do not have a job at this time but that...
  16. Mike263

    Urgent question on Employment History for citizenship application

    Yes, you should clearly mention all 3 part-time jobs distinctively for the same time period i.e. you'll put info into 3 separate rows, one for each job. Note: For the 5-yr eligibility period, ensure that there is no gap (missing period of time) before and after those jobs.
  17. Mike263

    How Long Can I Stay Out of Canada After Submitting Citizenship Application

    You can leave wherever you want to, but you're supposed to inform ircc via webform about your travel details outside Canada. You should also mention the dates (from - until).
  18. Mike263

    Lost Passport - How to Show Proof of Physical Residence

    I'm not sure. But I'll suggest to be extremely careful and 100% exact when you'll mention your dates/period of absences in the physical presence form. During the interview (after the knowledge test), the Officer does check the passport(s) to confirm and cross-check the dates with what you've...
  19. Mike263

    Citizenship by decent

    Your best bet is to call ircc client support centre (1-888-242-2100). They'll give you the correct information.
  20. Mike263

    No update from IRCC on citizenship oath ceremony. Next steps?

    Everyone, who's applied for citizenship, will eventually get through the process to finally become a Canadian citizen. The subtle difference is just of time — some sooner, some later.