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Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

Homer79

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Jun 6, 2019
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Hello. Has anybody tried to change their passport application to Express or Urgent after already mailing the application? Is that possible?
 

rohansekhri

Star Member
Oct 25, 2015
132
58
Toronto
AOR Received.
23-01-2016
Hello. Has anybody tried to change their passport application to Express or Urgent after already mailing the application? Is that possible?
I believe it is. They’ll charge $95 ($45 for transfer to nearby office and $50 express fee). I’m doing it tomorrow. What’s your timeline of submission? My application was in progress since 7th Sep and payment has been taken.
 
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masood8

Hero Member
Oct 3, 2013
722
161
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
3131
App. Filed.......
10-01-2011
Doc's Request.
20-03-2011
IELTS Request
Along File
Med's Request
05-11-2013
Med's Done....
10-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
PPR1 05-10-2014 & PPR2 17-11-2014 (Submitted: 18-02-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
13-02-2015
LANDED..........
29-June-2015
Is there any way to track in-person passport application?
I submitted passport on Aug 20, 2021. but still didn't received, the lady told me that passport should be delivered by Sep 17 and still waiting.
Thanks
 

rohansekhri

Star Member
Oct 25, 2015
132
58
Toronto
AOR Received.
23-01-2016
Is there any way to track in-person passport application?
I submitted passport on Aug 20, 2021. but still didn't received, the lady told me that passport should be delivered by Sep 17 and still waiting.
Thanks
Did you fill up the form on the website? Just to let you know, they’ll reply after ages.
 

rohansekhri

Star Member
Oct 25, 2015
132
58
Toronto
AOR Received.
23-01-2016
Just called them up and just came to know that the date on the application matters big time. Even if you don’t provide a proof and using mail-in. Passport got validated and approved and sent for printing. Expecting it within 2 weeks or less as per the agent. Sent on 3rd Sep and received and in processing on 7th. Shouted on their Facebook page last Friday and got the status today morning.
 

masood8

Hero Member
Oct 3, 2013
722
161
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
3131
App. Filed.......
10-01-2011
Doc's Request.
20-03-2011
IELTS Request
Along File
Med's Request
05-11-2013
Med's Done....
10-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
PPR1 05-10-2014 & PPR2 17-11-2014 (Submitted: 18-02-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
13-02-2015
LANDED..........
29-June-2015

wonder_ponder

Full Member
Aug 18, 2016
25
3
Hey Everyone. I sent my mail-in application to the passport office in Quebec on 23rd Aug. It was received on 24th Sept. It was delivered through FedEx so all delivery details are available. I called the passport office call center today for an update and was told that they don't have a file based on my details. I validated all my details twice but the agent could not pull up a file. I'm concerned because the application included my original citizenship certificate. Anyone else with the same experience? What should I do?
 

wonder_ponder

Full Member
Aug 18, 2016
25
3
Hey Everyone. I sent my mail-in application to the passport office in Quebec on 23rd Aug. It was received on 24th Sept. It was delivered through FedEx so all delivery details are available. I called the passport office call center today for an update and was told that they don't have a file based on my details. I validated all my details twice but the agent could not pull up a file. I'm concerned because the application included my original citizenship certificate. Anyone else with the same experience? What should I do?
Update: Someone from the passport office called me and told me that they are issuing the passport. So all good now.
 
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thesonicbro

Hero Member
Jul 24, 2016
212
81
It seems they are now calling applicants to provide a status update and potentially confirm the new passport issuance within a week.
 

lifein360

Hero Member
Jan 23, 2016
795
207
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
Jan 17, 2017
Med's Done....
Feb 20, 2017
Passport Req..
Mar 20, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
Mar 24, 2017
LANDED..........
Apr 23, 2017
Picked up passport during lunch today. So that completes everything with the citizenship process.

Final timelines

Citizenship
Location: Toronto
App Type: Single
Physical Presence Days: 1283
App Sent: Feb 12, 2020
App Delivered: Feb 17, 2020
AOR: Oct 8, 2020
In-Progress: Oct 28, 2020
Test invitation date: Apri 27, 2021
Test Date : May 16, 2021
Test Passed: May 18, 2021
Decision Made: Jul 25, 2021
Oath Ceremony: Aug 19, 2021
Application Approved and Closed: Aug 19, 2021
Citizenship Certificate received: Aug 30, 2021
Passport application submitted: Sept 17, 2021
Passport picked up: Sept 22, 2021
 

masood8

Hero Member
Oct 3, 2013
722
161
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
3131
App. Filed.......
10-01-2011
Doc's Request.
20-03-2011
IELTS Request
Along File
Med's Request
05-11-2013
Med's Done....
10-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
PPR1 05-10-2014 & PPR2 17-11-2014 (Submitted: 18-02-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
13-02-2015
LANDED..........
29-June-2015
Picked up passport during lunch today. So that completes everything with the citizenship process.

Final timelines

Citizenship
Location: Toronto
App Type: Single
Physical Presence Days: 1283
App Sent: Feb 12, 2020
App Delivered: Feb 17, 2020
AOR: Oct 8, 2020
In-Progress: Oct 28, 2020
Test invitation date: Apri 27, 2021
Test Date : May 16, 2021
Test Passed: May 18, 2021
Decision Made: Jul 25, 2021
Oath Ceremony: Aug 19, 2021
Application Approved and Closed: Aug 19, 2021
Citizenship Certificate received: Aug 30, 2021
Passport application submitted: Sept 17, 2021
Passport picked up: Sept 22, 2021
Was your passport application urgent?
I'm waiting since 1 month and still waiting for passport
 

lifein360

Hero Member
Jan 23, 2016
795
207
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
Jan 17, 2017
Med's Done....
Feb 20, 2017
Passport Req..
Mar 20, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
Mar 24, 2017
LANDED..........
Apr 23, 2017
Was your passport application urgent?
I'm waiting since 1 month and still waiting for passport
Not urgent - I applied in person for express, which is 1 level below urgent but 1 level above regular. The timeline for that is 2-9 days.