Interview With Citizenship Judge - Please Help

[Canadianrockies]

I am a Canadian citizen and my spouse is going to have interview with Citizenship Judge next month. Can someone please advise if the citizenship questions are asked verbally or in a written format as in a citizenship written test.

I greatly appreciate your input and time.

Cheers

 

[boasorte]

I am a Canadian citizen and my spouse is going to have interview with Citizenship Judge next month. Can someone please advise if the citizenship questions are asked verbally or in a written format as in a citizenship written test.

I greatly appreciate your input and time.

Cheers

The interview is an ORAL examination of the applicant, and will be performed in a conversational manner; therefore, she won't be required to answer any questions in writing form.

Make sure she brings all original documents as some of these interviews are to check discrepancies in the application.

 

[farrous13]

Can the judge deny her? Not trying to scare you OP.
But she is married to a Canadian Citizen. So what's the point of going thru a judge.
Let's say a Canadian Citizen marries someone who doesn't speak English or French and the communication between both spouses is done in a different language (say Arabic, Farsi or Italian), then the judge has no right (I believe) to deny the citizenship to the other. I believe every Canadian has the right to marry whoever (Can Citizen or not). right? correct me if I'm wrong.

The interview is an ORAL examination of the applicant, and will be performed in a conversational manner; therefore, she won't be required to answer any questions in writing form.

Make sure she brings all original documents as some of these interviews are to check discrepancies in the application.

 

[zardoz]

Can the judge deny her? Not trying to scare you OP.
But she is married to a Canadian Citizen. So what's the point of going thru a judge.
Let's say a Canadian Citizen marries someone who doesn't speak English or French and the communication between both spouses is done in a different language (say Arabic, Farsi or Italian), then the judge has no right (I believe) to deny the citizenship to the other. I believe every Canadian has the right to marry whoever (Can Citizen or not). right? correct me if I'm wrong.

You're wrong, except for the choice of who to marry. Firstly, a judge CAN deny her. Secondly, as an Official Language test has to be passed or ability proved, the lack of that skill will result in serious problems, UNLESS the applicant is over the exemption age.

Language abilities
Canada has two official languages—English and French. To become a citizen, you must show that you have adequate knowledge of one of these languages.

First, if you are between 18 and 54, you must send proof of your ability to speak and listen in English or French with your citizenship application. The citizenship application guide contains the type of proof we will accept.

Second, we will note how well you communicate when you talk to staff or a citizenship judge interviews you. At these times, you will have to:

take part in short, everyday conversations about common topics;
understand simple instructions, questions and directions;
use basic grammar, including simple structures and tenses; and
show that you know enough common words and phrases to answer questions and express yourself.
A citizenship judge will make the final decision on your application, including how well you can communicate in English or French.

You do realise that marriage to a Canadian citizen gives you no rights to citizenship for yourself? Many people seem to think otherwise, and they are wrong too...

 

[boasorte]

Can the judge deny her? Not trying to scare you OP.
But she is married to a Canadian Citizen. So what's the point of going thru a judge.
Let's say a Canadian Citizen marries someone who doesn't speak English or French and the communication between both spouses is done in a different language (say Arabic, Farsi or Italian), then the judge has no right (I believe) to deny the citizenship to the other. I believe every Canadian has the right to marry whoever (Can Citizen or not). right? correct me if I'm wrong.

I think you missed the point of the question.

But here we go: It does not matter if she is married to a Canadian. Being married with a Canadian does not make one entitled to obtain Canadian citizenship .
To be able to become a citizen of this country one must be able to speak one of the 2 official languages, and fulfill other requirements.
I believe the language proficiency is a fair requirement.

I am not sure if the judge would deny an applicant for not being able to speak either french or english. However, since English Proficiency test is now part of the application, most Permanent residents who can't speak the language will have to make an effort to learn the basics in order to pass one of tests accepted by CIC.

 

[nguyentu2001]

Can the judge deny her? Not trying to scare you OP.
But she is married to a Canadian Citizen. So what's the point of going thru a judge.
Let's say a Canadian Citizen marries someone who doesn't speak English or French and the communication between both spouses is done in a different language (say Arabic, Farsi or Italian), then the judge has no right (I believe) to deny the citizenship to the other. I believe every Canadian has the right to marry whoever (Can Citizen or not). right? correct me if I'm wrong.

if it is legit. There a lot of fake marriages. So if it is legit, you will need to prove it.