March - 2018 Citizenship Applicants

[oomuchi]

Did you live outside Canada during your eligibility period for whatever reason? Study, work, your home country, etc. then you should respond yes. Many have felt that this question is poorly worded. Anyways, for your situation, if you lived outside Canada during your eligibility period, please answer yes. If yes then explain it in a letter with your application that you were not crown servant and just responded yes to mention the fact that you lived outside Canada. Also if you responded yes then it is advisable to attach form CIT 0177, you might want to write N.A. on most fields in that form, put your name, date and signature. Good Luck.

So probably they will return my applicantion because I said no, even though my first 2 months during my elegibility time I was living in my home country because I am not related with a crown servant.

 

[3bdcanada]

So probably they will return my applicantion because I said no, even though my first 2 months during my elegibility time I was living in my home country because I am not related with a crown servant.

Don't worry. there is a very high chance your application won't be returned because of that. As long as all your absences are documented in the calculator, nothing to worry about over here. Also, there are many applicants who marked this question as "no" despite living outside Canada during their eligibility period (because they are not crown servants exactly like your case) and they are currently waiting for their Oath or even proud Canadians by now.
Just chill and enjoy the weekend.

 

[oomuchi]

Don't worry. there is a very high chance your application won't be returned because of that. As long as all your absences are documented in the calculator, nothing to worry about over here. Also, there are many applicants who marked this question as "no" despite living outside Canada during their eligibility period (because they are not crown servants exactly like your case) and they are currently waiting for their Oath or even proud Canadians by now.
Just chill and enjoy the weekend.

Thank you!!!! I have sent a letter explaining my answer in 9c section - below ...
"The eligibility period
I did not complete CIT 0177 because I was not a Crown Servant or related to anyone in this category. That way, my answer was negative in section 9c of Form CIT 0002, even though my eligibility time includes a short period of life outside Canada (March/April-2013). However, a copy of my Hydro bill can be found translated from that period, living in Brazil, the country where I was born."

That 2 months should not be counted since I have 949 credit valid days before become PR.

 

[gvsandhu1]

I got my application returned back today As they mentioned photographs background is not white enough and they wrote u can send same application back with different new photos.
My questions are : should I fill new application or send same old one back with new photos.
And any suggestions for perfasonal photographer in the GTA area . Please and Thank you.

 

[3bdcanada]

Thank you!!!! I have sent a letter explaining my answer in 9c section - below ...
"The eligibility period
I did not complete CIT 0177 because I was not a Crown Servant or related to anyone in this category. That way, my answer was negative in section 9c of Form CIT 0002, even though my eligibility time includes a short period of life outside Canada (March/April-2013). However, a copy of my Hydro bill can be found translated from that period, living in Brazil, the country where I was born."

You are good! You did more than required.

 

[3bdcanada]

I got my application returned back today As they mentioned photographs background is not white enough and they wrote u can send same application back with different new photos.
My questions are : should I fill new application or send same old one back with new photos.
And any suggestions for perfasonal photographer in the GTA area . Please and Thank you.

You can send the old one along with the new photographs (Just ensure IRCC will receive the application in less than 90 days after your signed date). If you want to gain additional buffer days, you might consider signing a new application with the new date. Both options work.
I've done mine in Costco and they were inexpensive and very professional (they knew exactly what to do once I told them it's for citizenship application).

Good luck!

 

[gvsandhu1]

You can send the old one along with the new photographs (Just ensure IRCC will receive the application in less than 90 days after your signed date). If you want to gain additional buffer days, you might consider signing a new application with the new date. Both options work.
I've done mine in Costco and they were inexpensive and very professional (they knew exactly what to do once I told them it's for citizenship application).

Good luck!

Thank you that was so quick.quicker then IRCC

 

[3bdcanada]

Thank you that was so quick.quicker then IRCC

I'm sure IRCC has more messages to reply to than myself

 

[Blink_]

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Application Type: Single applicant
Physical Presence Days: 1281
App Sent: March 11, 2018
App Received: March 15, 2018

Still no AOR, getting really panicky here

 

[3bdcanada]

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Application Type: Single applicant
Physical Presence Days: 1281
App Sent: March 11, 2018
App Received: March 15, 2018

Still no AOR, getting really panicky here

Added. Don't worry, you are still within the expected timelines. You will get your AoR soon.

 

[oomuchi]

I got my application returned back today As they mentioned photographs background is not white enough and they wrote u can send same application back with different new photos.
My questions are : should I fill new application or send same old one back with new photos.
And any suggestions for perfasonal photographer in the GTA area . Please and Thank you.

Hi gvsandhu1,

only to confirm....
In the letter, did you have any information to be able to re-use the previous payment made?
I am asking it because of this URL
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=905&top=5&_ga=2.260607053.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867

"What can I do if my citizenship application is refused?
You can apply for Canadian citizenship again.
This new application must include all the required forms and documents, including a new application fee.
There is no waiting period before you can reapply.
However, you should make sure you meet the requirements for Canadian citizenship before you reapply."

As far as I remember, we did not receive the full money back in case we can not use the same receipt (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=613&top=4&_ga=2.221807832.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867) .


Thank you.

 

[Kamil799]

Hi gvsandhu1,

only to confirm....
In the letter, did you have any information to be able to re-use the previous payment made?
I am asking it because of this URL
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=905&top=5&_ga=2.260607053.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867

"What can I do if my citizenship application is refused?
You can apply for Canadian citizenship again.
This new application must include all the required forms and documents, including a new application fee.
There is no waiting period before you can reapply.
However, you should make sure you meet the requirements for Canadian citizenship before you reapply."

As far as I remember, we did not receive the full money back in case we can not use the same receipt (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=613&top=4&_ga=2.221807832.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867) .


Thank you.

I think this is NOT correct for returned (incomplete) application. "Returned Application" is different from "Refused Application". Refused application is when the application is processes and refused.

 

[gvsandhu1]

Hi gvsandhu1,

only to confirm....
In the letter, did you have any information to be able to re-use the previous payment made?
I am asking it because of this URL
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=905&top=5&_ga=2.260607053.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867

"What can I do if my citizenship application is refused?
You can apply for Canadian citizenship again.
This new application must include all the required forms and documents, including a new application fee.
There is no waiting period before you can reapply.
However, you should make sure you meet the requirements for Canadian citizenship before you reapply."

As far as I remember, we did not receive the full money back in case we can not use the same receipt (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=613&top=4&_ga=2.221807832.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867) .


Thank you.

It’s not refused it un processed application they said fee is not taken so I can use same fee for new application

 

[Conaider]

Hi gvsandhu1,

only to confirm....
In the letter, did you have any information to be able to re-use the previous payment made?
I am asking it because of this URL
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=905&top=5&_ga=2.260607053.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867

"What can I do if my citizenship application is refused?
You can apply for Canadian citizenship again.
This new application must include all the required forms and documents, including a new application fee.
There is no waiting period before you can reapply.
However, you should make sure you meet the requirements for Canadian citizenship before you reapply."

As far as I remember, we did not receive the full money back in case we can not use the same receipt (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=613&top=4&_ga=2.221807832.1125811261.1523627480-235201677.1519347867) .


Thank you.

You can use the same payment if it gets returned.

I got my application returned due to it being stale (I dated/signed it as 2017 instead of 2018 ), and incomplete. They will not take the payment in that case. when I resent it, I just used the same payment receipt.

 

[oomuchi]

You can use the same payment if it gets returned.

I got my application returned due to it being stale (I dated/signed it as 2017 instead of 2018 ), and incomplete. They will not take the payment in that case. when I resent it, I just used the same payment receipt.

Thank you everybody!!!