Hey all, need your help to understand a invitation letter that me and my wife received form IRCC today. We gave our citizenship test back in August'23 and both passed and our portal showed Citizenship test completed. We were waiting for the oath date but unfortunately today we got this email where it is inviting us for an interview at their Scarborough location. I am just trying to understand do we need to give the citizenship test again or we just have show our documents and answers questions regarding those ?? anyone have any experience like this ??
INVITATION TO AN INTERVIEW WITH A CITIZENSHIP OFFICIAL
AND VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY/DOCUMENTS
Please read this letter carefully as it contains instructions to do before and during the interview.
If you receive this invitation on behalf of a citizenship applicant and/or their family, you must forward the message to the applicant.
We are pleased to inform you that you have reached the next stage of your application for Canadian citizenship. The citizenship interview will take place at the date and time stipulated above. Before the Citizenship Interview
On the day of this event, you will be interviewed by a citizenship officer or agent to verify your identity and the documents you provided at the time you applied for citizenship.
IMPORTANT: You must notify IRCC immediately by writing a message to IRCC.DNSCRCitizenshipE-Test-ExamenenligneCitoyenneteSCRRN.IRCC@cic.gc.ca . if any statements made or information provided in connection with your application have changed since filing your application for citizenship, such as immigration or criminal proceedings that have been brought against you.
To attend the citizenship interview in person, you will need:
Two (2) pieces of photo identification (ID) with your signature on it, such as
o your permanent resident (PR) card (even if it’s expired) and
o a valid government issued photo ID.
All your original documents that support your citizenship application (as listed in the document checklist in the citizenship application form).
Permanent resident card (if you have ever received one).
All original passports and travel documents in your possession (current and expired).
Note: Any documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by:
the English or French translation; and
an affidavit from the person who completed the translation.
An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a commissioner authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the contents of their translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document. Translators who are certified members in good standing of one of the provincial or territorial organizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to supply an affidavit. Translations by family members are not acceptable.
N.B.: Passport(s) and travel document(s) stamps that are not in English or French must also be translated.
During the Citizenship Interview
Only those scheduled for the written test or interview are allowed in the testing/interview room. If you cannot make suitable arrangements for child care, your appointment can be rescheduled for a later date.
The use of scented products, such as perfumes and colognes, may cause others to experience discomfort such as headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, and skin irritation. As a courtesy to our clients and employees, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing scented products in our offices or when attending off-site ceremonies and appointments.
Please see below for additional information on attending an in-person citizenship event during the pandemic.
Interview Details
You will be interviewed by a citizenship officer or agent to verify your identity and the originals of the documents you provided at the time you applied. You will also be asked to answer any concerns we may have about your application in order to help determine if you meet all the requirements for citizenship.
During the interview, your knowledge of English or French will be verified, if applicable. For more information on the official language requirement for citizenship, please consult your application package or visit the Help Centre at https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=567&top=5.
Important Information about In-Person Events during the Pandemic
1. Federal health and safety guidelines will apply at all citizenship events, as do provincial/territorial and municipal guidance.
2. Two (2) metres of physical distancing will apply at all times.
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INVITATION TO AN INTERVIEW WITH A CITIZENSHIP OFFICIAL
AND VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY/DOCUMENTS
Please read this letter carefully as it contains instructions to do before and during the interview.
If you receive this invitation on behalf of a citizenship applicant and/or their family, you must forward the message to the applicant.
We are pleased to inform you that you have reached the next stage of your application for Canadian citizenship. The citizenship interview will take place at the date and time stipulated above. Before the Citizenship Interview
On the day of this event, you will be interviewed by a citizenship officer or agent to verify your identity and the documents you provided at the time you applied for citizenship.
IMPORTANT: You must notify IRCC immediately by writing a message to IRCC.DNSCRCitizenshipE-Test-ExamenenligneCitoyenneteSCRRN.IRCC@cic.gc.ca . if any statements made or information provided in connection with your application have changed since filing your application for citizenship, such as immigration or criminal proceedings that have been brought against you.
To attend the citizenship interview in person, you will need:
Two (2) pieces of photo identification (ID) with your signature on it, such as
o your permanent resident (PR) card (even if it’s expired) and
o a valid government issued photo ID.
All your original documents that support your citizenship application (as listed in the document checklist in the citizenship application form).
Permanent resident card (if you have ever received one).
All original passports and travel documents in your possession (current and expired).
Note: Any documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by:
the English or French translation; and
an affidavit from the person who completed the translation.
An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a commissioner authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the contents of their translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document. Translators who are certified members in good standing of one of the provincial or territorial organizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to supply an affidavit. Translations by family members are not acceptable.
N.B.: Passport(s) and travel document(s) stamps that are not in English or French must also be translated.
During the Citizenship Interview
Only those scheduled for the written test or interview are allowed in the testing/interview room. If you cannot make suitable arrangements for child care, your appointment can be rescheduled for a later date.
The use of scented products, such as perfumes and colognes, may cause others to experience discomfort such as headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, and skin irritation. As a courtesy to our clients and employees, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing scented products in our offices or when attending off-site ceremonies and appointments.
Please see below for additional information on attending an in-person citizenship event during the pandemic.
Interview Details
You will be interviewed by a citizenship officer or agent to verify your identity and the originals of the documents you provided at the time you applied. You will also be asked to answer any concerns we may have about your application in order to help determine if you meet all the requirements for citizenship.
During the interview, your knowledge of English or French will be verified, if applicable. For more information on the official language requirement for citizenship, please consult your application package or visit the Help Centre at https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=567&top=5.
Important Information about In-Person Events during the Pandemic
1. Federal health and safety guidelines will apply at all citizenship events, as do provincial/territorial and municipal guidance.
2. Two (2) metres of physical distancing will apply at all times.
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