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Relocating while waiting for Citizenship

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NEDurr

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Apr 10, 2009
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My apologies if this question has been answered before.

I am a US citizen born to an American father and Canadian mother. I meet the criteria for applying for Canadian citizenship as my mother is a Canadian. I have been told that the waiting period for receiving my citizenship papers is over a year. However, I was hoping to relocate from the US to Canada in the more immediate future. I will be submitting my paperwork in the coming weeks.

Is it possible for me to relocate to Canada prior to having be processed officially but having submitted my paperwork? Can I move under a certain type of Visa whilst waiting for the paperwork to be processed? I am really eager to start living in Canada. What steps if any can I undertake for a move?

I am very grateful for your time. Thank you.
 
You already have citizenship. You just need to be able to prove it. Talk to the Canadian embassy in the US about what you have to do. Ordering a citizenship certificate takes about 10 months, that's true.
 
Hi

NEDurr said:
Thank you Leon for your prompt response!
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You can get a temporary Canadian passport through the Consulate faster than the proof of citizenship, that is if you are interested.

PMM
 
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