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September 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

CEC12

Star Member
Jul 26, 2013
52
2
I have recently submitted mine and my wife's application together. For her, I have sent a Diploma only (no transcript) from India that of course doesn't say the medium of instruction is English although the certificate itself is in English. Nor have I sent any special letter mentioning this fact.

My personal 'opinion' is that why would a certificate be in English if the instruction was not in English. Doesn't make sense to me. Although CIC can think otherwise and send our application back if they please. In which case, my wife would have to give an exam I guess.
I do not want to make you worried but I have a bachelor degree in engineering from Egypt, and both the transcript and the diploma are in English. Textbooks were in English and exams were in English but the instruction was 70-80% in Arabic. We used English when it comes to symbols, equations, terminology, etc. For your opinion, they issue transcripts and diplomas in English in order to use them internationally. For instance, I used them when I applied to grad school here in Canada.
 

Maestro 001

Newbie
Sep 25, 2020
3
0
Hello someone please add my details to the spreadsheet.
My application included a 'Request for Urgent Processing'.

Physical presence: 1,224 days
Application sent: September 8th
Application received: September 11th
AOR: September 18th
In Process: September 29th
 

rajkamalmohanram

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2015
15,803
5,769
Hello someone please add my details to the spreadsheet.
My application included a 'Request for Urgent Processing'.

Physical presence: 1,224 days
Application sent: September 8th
Application received: September 11th
AOR: September 18th
In Process: September 29th
Added. Please also mention the city you are from and the application type (family or single).
 

Adam1979

Full Member
Jan 31, 2015
28
12
Hello,

Please add my details to the spread sheet!

Type of application: Single
Physical presence: 1125 days
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Application sent: September 15th
Application Received: September 19th
 

rajkamalmohanram

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2015
15,803
5,769
Thanks.
City is Gatineau and application type is single. Will keep you posted as things unfold.

cheers!
Updated. Thanks.

Hello,

Please add my details to the spread sheet!

Type of application: Single
Physical presence: 1125 days
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Application sent: September 15th
Application Received: September 19th
19th September was a weekend, are you sure it was received on that date?
 

Kishorekish

Full Member
Aug 21, 2014
42
8
Hi Guys, Sorry for posting here.

I am gathering all the documents to send to Sydney for my citizenship. Quick question.

1. No where in any application process it asks me about my PR card details. Is that right? or am missing something?
2. Also biographical pages of passport means, only first and last pages of passport? Or all Passport pages with Visa stampings as well?
3. I thinking of submitting My driver's license and passport first and last pages as Identity documents. Is that okay?

Please help me.
 

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
Hi Guys, Sorry for posting here.

I am gathering all the documents to send to Sydney for my citizenship. Quick question.

1. No where in any application process it asks me about my PR card details. Is that right? or am missing something?
2. Also biographical pages of passport means, only first and last pages of passport? Or all Passport pages with Visa stampings as well?
3. I thinking of submitting My driver's license and passport first and last pages as Identity documents. Is that okay?

Please help me.
1. It asks for your UCI number in 3(b). That is your PR card detail.
2. Yes, just the first and last page. No need of all visa pages in between.
3. Yes, that should be fine. Just make sure your license is current and your home/mailing address match with that on the license.
 

Kishorekish

Full Member
Aug 21, 2014
42
8
My 5 year eligibility period is from Oct 3rd, 2015 to Oct 3rd, 2020.

I have Canada Student visa Issued on Dec 8th, 2014. Expiry March 31st, 2017.
I have Canada Post graduate Work permit issued on July 29th, 2016. Expiry July 28th, 2019.
I become PR on August 24th, 2019.

For question 9.b

Should i fill out original Student visa & Work permit issue and expiry date as per above?

Status (e.g.- Visitor, Worker)Date your status was obtained/EffectiveDate your status was expired
Worker- Post Graduate work permit
Student visa

Please help me.
 
Sep 1, 2020
197
87
My 5 year eligibility period is from Oct 3rd, 2015 to Oct 3rd, 2020.

I have Canada Student visa Issued on Dec 8th, 2014. Expiry March 31st, 2017.
I have Canada Post graduate Work permit issued on July 29th, 2016. Expiry July 28th, 2019.
I become PR on August 24th, 2019.

For question 9.b

Should i fill out original Student visa & Work permit issue and expiry date as per above?

Status (e.g.- Visitor, Worker)Date your status was obtained/EffectiveDate your status was expired
Worker- Post Graduate work permit
Student visa

Please help me.
You are not even eligible to apply for citizenship yet... you have to spend at least 2 years on PR, regardless how long you spent on temporary permits.
 
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sai krishna

Newbie
Apr 22, 2014
8
1
Hello someone please add my details to the spreadsheet.
Physical presence: 1376 days
Application sent: September 7th
Application received: September 10th
Application Type: Family (2)
 

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
#1
I submitted my citizenship application in Sep 2020 and did not realize at that time that I had to submit name change documents. I changed my last name at time of my marriage while i was outside Canada and my PR (spousal sponsorship) was in my married name.

According to Appendix A of the application guide:

If you have legally changed your name outside Canada and are residing in Canada
Then you must provide a copy of the following documents:

A foreign passport or other national authoritative documentation amended to reflect the new name;
A foreign name change document that links your previous name to your new name, such as a foreign marriage certificate (with an official translation); and
A document in the new name from Canadian provinces or territories (ex. driver's licence, health card, age of majority card, senior citizen’s identification card, or social service card)

In my case,

1) I have provided photocopies of 2 passports, one with my maiden name and my current passport with my married name. This was already a requirement of the doc checklist.
2) I have also provided a copy of my drivers license as part of personal ID document.
3) I did not check "Photocopies of Name Change Documents" in my document checklist.
4) I did not provide my marriage certificate.

Can I do anything at this point? Will my application be deemed incomplete and returned?
Most likely be returned as incomplete.
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Most likely be returned as incomplete.
ction guide again.

Step 4. 4b states:
If you changed your name and/or gender since becoming a Permanent Resident, check the "yes" box and provide the required documents listed in Appendix A.

It is crystal clear. Since I did not, I do not need to provide those docs and my application is complete