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September 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

puff123

Full Member
Apr 11, 2017
25
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hello everyone,

I'm applying for citizenship in a month and my passport expires in Aug 2021. Considering that the process takes more than a year, do I need to renew my passport before I apply for citizenship?

Thanks :)
 

annapatram

Star Member
Nov 27, 2017
70
35
Hi Guys for the citizenship photo, is it enough if back side of photo holds the shop name, data and applicant's name? who should sign in Guarantor's signature?
 

Das67

Hero Member
Oct 19, 2019
967
559
Hi Guys for the citizenship photo, is it enough if back side of photo holds the shop name, data and applicant's name? who should sign in Guarantor's signature?
Below is from the IRCC website concerning photos requirement for citizenship:
Requirements
  • Provide two (2) identical citizenship photographs (except Renunciation applications, where only one (1) photo is required.)
  • Your photographs must comply with the specifications below. If the photographs do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photographs before your application can be processed.
  • Photographs must be printed on quality photographic paper.
  • Provide the name of the photographer or the studio, the studio address and the date the photos were taken on the back of the photos
  • Print the name of the person on the back of the photos.
Specifications
  • The photographs must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either black and white or colour.
  • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.
  • If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.
  • Your face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and with your mouth closed.
  • You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
  • A hairpiece or other cosmetic accessory is acceptable if it does not disguise your normal appearance.
  • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
 
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Mexontario

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2020
529
311
Windsor, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
02-05-2014
Doc's Request.
23-06-2014
AOR Received.
04-06-2014
File Transfer...
23-06-2014
Med's Request
23-06-2014
Med's Done....
07-08-2014
Passport Req..
26-09-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-11-2014
LANDED..........
04-04-2015
Please add to tracker.

Location: Windsor, ON
App type: Single
Physical presence days: 1105
App sent date: 09/21/2020
App delivered date: 09/22/2020

FedEx delivered the package in a day! for 25 bucks which is really good.
 

saleem7821

Hero Member
Jul 24, 2013
599
70
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2013
Nomination.....
PER Received :16-12-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
File Transfer...
10-01-2014
Med's Request
26-06-2014 Remedical Assessment Request : 26-08-2015
Med's Done....
09-07-2014 Remedical done : 17-09-2015
Passport Req..
PPR1 : 28-Oct-2014 , PPR2 : 26-Oct-2015
VISA ISSUED...
26-Oct-2015
LANDED..........
InshahAllah May 2016 Welcome Edmonton
Pl advice , which service is better to send citizenship application ?

Canada post is good or any courier ?

Thanks!
 

Son-of-A-Gun

Star Member
Sep 23, 2016
177
31
Pl advice , which service is better to send citizenship application ?

Canada post is good or any courier ?

Thanks!
Canada Post is fine but there are numerous companies in Canada that can deliver your package, such as FedEx, UPS, Purolator, CanPar, Dicom, Loomis, DHL, not to mention the countless number of local couriers. Compare the prices of a few of them and decide. They all offer almost the same service.
 

saleem7821

Hero Member
Jul 24, 2013
599
70
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2013
Nomination.....
PER Received :16-12-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
File Transfer...
10-01-2014
Med's Request
26-06-2014 Remedical Assessment Request : 26-08-2015
Med's Done....
09-07-2014 Remedical done : 17-09-2015
Passport Req..
PPR1 : 28-Oct-2014 , PPR2 : 26-Oct-2015
VISA ISSUED...
26-Oct-2015
LANDED..........
InshahAllah May 2016 Welcome Edmonton
Canada Post is fine but there are numerous companies in Canada that can deliver your package, such as FedEx, UPS, Purolator, CanPar, Dicom, Loomis, DHL, not to mention the countless number of local couriers. Compare the prices of a few of them and decide. They all offer almost the same service.
Thanks . which is preferred one ?
 

saleem7821

Hero Member
Jul 24, 2013
599
70
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2013
Nomination.....
PER Received :16-12-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
File Transfer...
10-01-2014
Med's Request
26-06-2014 Remedical Assessment Request : 26-08-2015
Med's Done....
09-07-2014 Remedical done : 17-09-2015
Passport Req..
PPR1 : 28-Oct-2014 , PPR2 : 26-Oct-2015
VISA ISSUED...
26-Oct-2015
LANDED..........
InshahAllah May 2016 Welcome Edmonton
Please guide . Is that okay if use my PO BOX address in citizenship application ? and also as courier address
 

Mexontario

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2020
529
311
Windsor, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
02-05-2014
Doc's Request.
23-06-2014
AOR Received.
04-06-2014
File Transfer...
23-06-2014
Med's Request
23-06-2014
Med's Done....
07-08-2014
Passport Req..
26-09-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-11-2014
LANDED..........
04-04-2015
Pl advice , which service is better to send citizenship application ?

Canada post is good or any courier ?

Thanks!
I personally dont trust Canada post. FedEx/UPS works good.
 

sajid7x7

Full Member
Jun 19, 2013
30
21
Please add me to the tracker
Type of application: Citizenship
Physical presence: 3 years completed
Location: Brossard, Quebec
Application type: Single
Application Sent: September 15, 2020
Application Received: September 22, 2020
AOR:
In Process:
Test:
DM:
Oath Letter:
Oath Date:
 
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Mexontario

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2020
529
311
Windsor, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
02-05-2014
Doc's Request.
23-06-2014
AOR Received.
04-06-2014
File Transfer...
23-06-2014
Med's Request
23-06-2014
Med's Done....
07-08-2014
Passport Req..
26-09-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-11-2014
LANDED..........
04-04-2015
Please guide . Is that okay if use my PO BOX address in citizenship application ? and also as courier address
If you are using Canada post, use PO box address. UPS/FedEx/Purolator use courier address.