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Guests at Oath Ceremony - Length of Ceremony?

fishbone

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Hi All,

I wanted to ask if we're allowed to bring guests to the oath ceremony.
If yes, does anyone know if there is a limit to how many guests you can bring?

Additionally, how long does the ceremony usually last? If I can bring guests, I want to give them an estimate of how much of their time they would have to set aside.

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give it about 1:30-2 hours. usually at Scarborough 1 guest is allowed on first come first served basis
 

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dnyfyn said:
give it about 1:30-2 hours. usually at Scarborough 1 guest is allowed on first come first served basis
I wonder why the Discover Canada document says "you are encouraged to bring family + friends" if they really mean "1 family member or 1 friend"? :)

Is that 1 guest per applicant if it's a family applicant, or 1 guest for the whole family?
 

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I think it all depends on the location of the ceremony. Each location probably have small limited space thus some places only allow 1 per person. Others due to space can bring a whole family, especially if there is a overhead viewing area of ceremony.
 

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When my wife had her ceremony the communication clearly stated 2 guests max. All the guests sat at the back of a ballroom while the soon to be citizens had their paperwork checked. It was first come, first served.
 

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Thanks for the responses everyone.

Does anyone have experience at the St Clair ceremony room?