Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

[AshesNdust]

What, you need your PR landing document when you turn 65? The one stapled to your passport at landing or CoPR that IRCC issued? Better check I have whatever is needed. I'm not super young but keeping it for 35 years seems a lot to ask.

Yes, they tell you during the oath that you need to hang onto it for your retirement. Maybe they’ll have a way to scan and file it with then in the future, but for now you need it.

 

[blingyrie]

When you Receive E-mail from XXXXXX@cic.gc.ca for Oath Invite they will provide the document which says 'NOTICE TO APPEAR: TO TAKE THE OATH OF CITIZENSHIP BY VIDEO"
In one of their- Section they mention the following

Have the following documents/objects available beside you for registration:
 Permanent resident card if you have one (even if it’s expired) and your Confirmation of Permanent
Residence (IMM5292 or IMM5688) and a good pair of scissors.
NOTE: You (and your family members) will be asked to cut up the Permanent Resident card(s) on screen
during the ceremony. If your Permanent resident card was lost, stolen, destroyed or never received,
complete the Solemn Declaration form and return it to us at this e-mail address immediately.
 Record of Landing (IMM 1000) if you became a permanent resident before June 28, 2002.
 2 pieces of personal identification (ID): one must have your photograph and signature on it, e.g.
driver’s license, health card - Minors are not required to show identification with a signature.
NOTE: You will be asked to show these on screen for identification purposes. If you have a face covering,
you will be asked to removing it during registration for identity verification.
 [If applicable] If you are the parent/guardian who submitted/signed the application on behalf of a minor
child, your Personal identification (ID) will also be required.
 A printed copy (unsigned) of the Oath or Affirmation of Citizenship form on the last page of this
notice and a pen.
NOTE: You will be asked to sign and date the form in front of the presiding official after the Closing
Remarks – this form confirms the Oath has been recited and the effective date of Canadian citizenship.
This form must be signed and dated by you at both places indicated on the form on the same day you
recite the Oath. OR If you prefer, you can sign the form electronically after the ceremony (instructions
attached) and e-mail it back to IRCC immediately following the ceremony. DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM
BEFORE TAKING THE OATH OF CITIZENSHIP.
 optional: a holy book, of your choice, if you want to use one to swear the Oath of Citizenship
- ***At the date and time of your Video oath ceremony, click on the link to join the session (indicated at
the beginning of this e-mail) and enter the Meeting ID and Meeting Password.
- The ceremony will last up to 3 hours, for registration, video oath ceremony itself and post-ceremony
instructions.
- A Presiding official and Clerk of the Ceremony from IRCC will oversee the video ceremony and administer
the oath.
- A minor child must be accompanied by the parent/guardian who submitted/signed the application on their
behalf.
- You (or your family members in the household) may take pictures of the screen if desired.
- Validate your address with the Clerk of the ceremony so that we can send you your citizenship certificate.
- If you get disconnected during your Video Oath ceremony, try reconnecting again. If you are not able to
connect, send a message to this e-mail address. You will be rescheduled on a different date and time.



Though PR cards works during the oath , but IRCC Co-Ordinator suggested to have till the applicant attains the age of 65 .

1. Generally in the Oath Invite form, you are provided with Seat Number : XX, During the oath while attending the zoom call, you are given instructions to rename your Zoom name according to the seat number otherwise they will do for you.
2. As soon as you are into the breakout rooms , I am not sure how many people will be there but generally for every breakout room you are assigned one IRCC Co-Ordinator who will be your contact person during the zoom and will take care of till you complete the oath and send the document

Thank you for sharing this ...my curiosity is assuaged now

 

[Gemini020]

Yes, they tell you during the oath that you need to hang onto it for your retirement. Maybe they’ll have a way to scan and file it with then in the future, but for now you need it.

Oh I thought they were talking about CoPR. Confirmation of PR. Which really wouldn't have been a huge problem if they had told me before my landing. I have a vague memory of the border people keeping it, saying I didn't need it anymore. Will have to look for it more when the kids aren't asleep

 

[AshesNdust]

Oh I thought they were talking about CoPR. Confirmation of PR. Which really wouldn't have been a huge problem if they had told me before my landing. I have a vague memory of the border people keeping it, saying I didn't need it anymore. Will have to look for it more when the kids aren't asleep

Yes, they are talking about the IMM5688 form which is Confirmation of Permanent Residence that you get signed when you did your landing for PR. It’s the proof of when you official became a PR. You should have the form that is marked Client Copy at the bottom. It’s the one that you and the immigration officer signed.

 

[116sg17]

Yes, they are talking about the IMM5688 form which is Confirmation of Permanent Residence that you get signed when you did your landing for PR. It’s the proof of when you official became a PR. You should have the form that is marked Client Copy at the bottom. It’s the one that you and the immigration officer signed.

I still remember when I became a PR and I was applying for my SIN, the representative told me to take care of my COPR document. I asked him "Do I need it even after I become a citizen" and he replied "You need it even if you become prime minister of Canada" lol

 

[Gemini020]

I still remember when I became a PR and I was applying for my SIN, the representative told me to take car of my COPR document. I asked him "Do I need it even after I become a citizen" and he replied "You need it even if you become prime minister of Canada" lol

Man that's important haha. I wouldn't have thrown it out anyway, I'll just have to find it haha.

 

[AshesNdust]

Update on my timeline:

Sent: Feb 8
Delivered: Feb 10
CC Charged: Feb 16

 

[simon25006]

delivered: Jan 27
CC Charged: Feb 11
New passport printing: Feb 17

 

[shine1429]

21st Jan: Application Delivered
4th Feb received File number for myself and Hubby
8th Feb Husband's application approved. Mine in process still but received Tracking number for citizenship certificate for both
10th Feb My application approved.
12th Feb: Received tracking number for both of our passports.
14th Feb: Received Citizenship certificate of my spouse back in mailbox
15th Feb: Received our passports
18th Feb: Finally received my Citizenship Certificate back.

 

[islamabad786]

Timelines for passport
Application delivered via Fedex: Jan 26, 2021
CC Charged: Feb 16, 2021
Citizenship certificate plus CC receipt received in mailbox: Feb 19, 2021

 

[Schuffi]

Application sent Feb 22

 

[AshesNdust]

Update on my timeline:

Sent: Feb 8
Delivered: Feb 10
CC Charged: Feb 16
Received status email In process: Feb 23

 

[islamabad786]

Timelines for passport
Application delivered via Fedex: Jan 26, 2021
CC Charged: Feb 16, 2021
Citizenship certificate plus CC receipt received in mailbox: Feb 19, 2021
Passport shipped: Feb 22, 2021
Picked up from Canada Post Office: Feb 23, 2021

 

[AshesNdust]

Update on my timeline:

Sent: Feb 8
Delivered: Feb 10
CC Charged: Feb 16
Received status email In process: Feb 23
Received passport and citizenship certificate in mail: Feb 24

A few observations and answers to some questions I have seen posted.

First, I sent and email inquiring about my passport application status on Feb 22 and got a reply the next day. No info in the reply other than it was received and in process. Clearly, it was already approved and in the mail as it was sent in a two day express envelope. So, I’d recommend calling to get your status and not email.

Second, it was sent 2 day Express post and it was clearly marked signature required and do not safe drop. I wasn’t called to sign for it and it was stuffed into my mailbox in the mailroom of my building. Inside was both my passport and my citizenship certificate. It was also bent in half to make it fit. Not happy about that since my citizenship certificate is now bent. There doesn’t appear to be a crease in it so I am currently trying to flatten it out. When I got my certificate after the oath, it was sent in a stiff envelope with “Do Not Bend” on it and it was laid flat without a bend.

 

[O'canada]

Update on my timeline:

Sent: Feb 8
Delivered: Feb 10
CC Charged: Feb 16
Received status email In process: Feb 23
Received passport and citizenship certificate in mail: Feb 24

A few observations and answers to some questions I have seen posted.

First, I sent and email inquiring about my passport application status on Feb 22 and got a reply the next day. No info in the reply other than it was received and in process. Clearly, it was already approved and in the mail as it was sent in a two day express envelope. So, I’d recommend calling to get your status and not email.

Second, it was sent 2 day Express post and it was clearly marked signature required and do not safe drop. I wasn’t called to sign for it and it was stuffed into my mailbox in the mailroom of my building. Inside was both my passport and my citizenship certificate. It was also bent in half to make it fit. Not happy about that since my citizenship certificate is now bent. There doesn’t appear to be a crease in it so I am currently trying to flatten it out. When I got my certificate after the oath, it was sent in a stiff envelope with “Do Not Bend” on it and it was laid flat without a bend.

Congratulations. I think you are all set now