Mexico

[edgarsitow]

I think so..
okay so he applied for refugee in may 2009 i believe, and had refugee status for almost 2 years before being denied, so say he does land back in canada on january 1,2013.
would any of the time between may 2009-march 2011(when he was denied) or march 2012(when he got his removal order) count towards his citizenship?

sorry ive tried to look into it and it is all a bit confusing.

That depends on when he applies, for example if he applies for citizenship on March 15, 2015 (random date) they would look at the time from March 15, 2011 to March 15, 2015 (four years exactly) any time before those four years immediately preceding his citizenship application doesn't count.

 

[LeisaP]

That depends on when he applies, for example if he applies for citizenship on March 15, 2015 (random date) they would look at the time from March 15, 2011 to March 15, 2015 (four years exactly) any time before those four years immediately preceding his citizenship application doesn't count.

okay sure that makes sense,

so how do we know when he can apply for citizenship?
is there a certain time you have to wait after PR, or how does that work.

 

[edgarsitow]

okay sure that makes sense,

so how do we know when he can apply for citizenship?
is there a certain time you have to wait after PR, or how does that work.

1065 days after getting PR if you never leave, not even day trips to the USA. So technically 3 years, though most people recommend for you to wait an extra month or so after the 3 years in order to apply. Sometimes CIC messes up when counting and if they're unsure you've been in Canada for at least 3 years, they'll send you a RQ (Residency Questionnaire) which I've heard is a pain in the ass to fill out and it delays the whole application.

 

[LeisaP]

1065 days after getting PR if you never leave, not even day trips to the USA. So technically 3 years, though most people recommend for you to wait an extra month or so after the 3 years in order to apply. Sometimes CIC messes up when counting and if they're unsure you've been in Canada for at least 3 years, they'll send you a RQ (Residency Questionnaire) which I've heard is a pain in the ass to fill out and it delays the whole application.

So it must be 1065 days after you land in canada, no soooner?

o okay yeah that seems like a good idea, to cause less paperwork! all we need is another cic headache haha.

also how do you apply for citizenship, do you do it online, or go into an office to do it?

 

[TSauretBaxter]

So it must be 1065 days after you land in canada, no soooner?

o okay yeah that seems like a good idea, to cause less paperwork! all we need is another cic headache haha.

also how do you apply for citizenship, do you do it online, or go into an office to do it?

What day did he leave Canada?

 

[LeisaP]

What day did he leave Canada?

he left canada march 31,2012.

 

[edgarsitow]

So it must be 1065 days after you land in canada, no soooner?

o okay yeah that seems like a good idea, to cause less paperwork! all we need is another cic headache haha.

also how do you apply for citizenship, do you do it online, or go into an office to do it?

Yeah 1065 days

Basically you apply similarly to how you applied for PR. You get all the forms from their website, pay (like $200 I believe) and send the package to the office in charge of processing citizenship applications. I think it's located in Nova Scotia if memory doesn't fail me.

The application takes about a year, he will have to pass a citizenship test containing different questions regarding Canadian culture, voting system, you know, just basic things all Canadians (should) know, and demonstrate that he speaks either English or French. Then if he passes the test he will be invited to take an oath of citizenship where he will exchange his PR card for a Citizenship certificate.

 

[LeisaP]

Yeah 1065 days

Basically you apply similarly to how you applied for PR. You get all the forms from their website, pay (like $200 I believe) and send the package to the office in charge of processing citizenship applications. I think it's located in Nova Scotia if memory doesn't fail me.

The application takes about a year, he will have to pass a citizenship test containing different questions regarding Canadian culture, voting system, you know, just basic things all Canadians (should) know, and demonstrate that he speaks either English or French. Then if he passes the test he will be invited to take an oath of citizenship where he will exchange his PR card for a Citizenship certificate.

o okay! so its similar to PR.
great!! that clears up some questions!,
thanks alot!!

we are so excited for that step!, PR is exciting, but citizenship is amazing! lol definatly looking forward to it.

 

[edgarsitow]

o okay! so its similar to PR.
great!! that clears up some questions!,
thanks alot!!

we are so excited for that step!, PR is exciting, but citizenship is amazing! lol definatly looking forward to it.

It is a beautiful moment indeed. Nothing is more satisfying than knowing you've dedicated so much work to be part of such a great country and to swear loyalty to Canada will be the day I'm born again I can't wait for that moment! But for now, time to go back and complain about CIC not telling me what's next!

 

[TSauretBaxter]

he left canada march 31,2012.

Ok, I tried to do the math. He will have to live in Canada for two years before he can be a citizen, because the half days are allowed to a maximum of 1 year (730 half days). By the time he's in Canada two years, there won't be enough half days within the last four years to make 1065 days.

 

[LeisaP]

It is a beautiful moment indeed. Nothing is more satisfying than knowing you've dedicated so much work to be part of such a great country and to swear loyalty to Canada will be the day I'm born again I can't wait for that moment! But for now, time to go back and complain about CIC not telling me what's next!

yess, they will be a beautiful day!,

haha same here, we are now waiting for them to send the pgr letter to us, i checked the tracking number today but nothing yet.

 

[LeisaP]

Ok, I tried to do the math. He will have to live in Canada for two years before he can be a citizen, because the half days are allowed to a maximum of 1 year (730 half days). By the time he's in Canada two years, there won't be enough half days within the last four years to make 1065 days.

thanks!!,
previous to this conversation i tried to figure it out and i guess about 1.5 years.
but 2 years doesnt sound to bad actually anyways. it seems long but time flies by!
that should be right around the time of our wedding, so we will have lots to celebrate!!

 

[TSauretBaxter]

thanks!!,
previous to this conversation i tried to figure it out and i guess about 1.5 years.
but 2 years doesnt sound to bad actually anyways. it seems long but time flies by!
that should be right around the time of our wedding, so we will have lots to celebrate!!

Sorry, no I meant by the time he'll have the minimum two years, there won't be enough half days to make up the other year. So he'll most likely have to wait 3 unless he comes to Canada very soon.

 

[LeisaP]

Sorry, no I meant by the time he'll have the minimum two years, there won't be enough half days to make up the other year. So he'll most likely have to wait 3 unless he comes to Canada very soon.

lol. well hopefully cic pulls there weight and hurrys up with the PPR!! lol that would be very helpful!

does anyone know how hard it is for a mexican to get a visitor visa for the usa with a canadian permanent resident card?/

 

[TSauretBaxter]

lol. well hopefully cic pulls there weight and hurrys up with the PPR!! lol that would be very helpful!

does anyone know how hard it is for a mexican to get a visitor visa for the usa with a canadian permanent resident card?/

I don't know about Mexico but I know other PRs from non visa exempt countries have not had any problems. It would make sense.. if he's a canadian resident.. why would he stay in the US illegally??