ann m

Congrats banana family - a nice milestone

Tuppence

Congratulations

capillano

Congrats!

I have another 12 months to go before I can send my application and then I will have a long wait before the test and ceremony! Just curious to find out what the wait is after the test to attend the ceremony, in your case was it 2 weeks? is this the norm for everyone?

I am trying to plan how I will be able to manage the period between applying and doing the test and ceremony because after my 12 months are up I might have to return back to the UK to care for parents so what I was planning to do is once my 1095 days are done I will file the application and if need be return to UK and wait for the test date and when I get the appointment I can fly in to do the test and stay on for a few weeks to complete the ceremony. Is this possible? can one provide a friends address in Canada for correspondence? has anyone been in this situation? how did you manage it?

Thanks

bananahammock

Thanks ladies

Our test was the end of the first week of June, ceremony is next Wed so about 5 weeks altogether. Sorry, can't help with your other question although someone on here is bound to know

87cabby

Just thought I'd share the latest with you.

I applied in Feb, 5 month anniversary just passed. I called today, and they are opening applications received on January 12th.

Looks like the waiting time from application to acknowledgement is currently 6.5 months.

Cheers,

A.

allie2

Thanks for sharing. I applied in Feb too and also haven't received any acknowledgement.

Tolga

didn't see this post and phoned CIC yesterday. They are still opening applications received on Jan 12th

Andrew74

Me too, mine expires in early 2011 too! Where do I start for the Citizenship process??

PMM

Hi

It should speed up, Sydney has just hired or is in the process of hiring 160 employees for the Citizenship/CIO and PR production. Mind they laid off about the same in March/10 when the funding for the positions ran out.

Mike Gas

Just received letter asking us to attend citizenship ceremony on August 30 so moves pretty quick once you get your letter for test.

They do check your passports for customs stamps.

Yes you need to read the book to pass the test.

flix7

Hi
I am going to aply for citizenship soon but taking the timeline in consideration(about 18mths) my PR card will expire before that(Aug.2011). Do you have to apply for extension or a new card while being in process of obtaining citizenship? How do you deal with that? I do not want to lose status.

Thanks

Tolga

received my acknowledgment letter yesterday. what is next now and how long?

JonboyE

You don't lose status just because your PR card has expired. You will still be a PR as long as you meet the residency requirements. The only practical problem with letting your PR card expire is if you wish to leave Canada. Airlines might be reluctant to fly you to Canada without a return ticket if you cannot prove to them that you are a current PR. Once you get to Canada immigration have access to your records so they can check your status.

87cabby

When did you send it off?
What is next I imagine is the infamous booklet... as for how long? Judging by their speed and performance so far, years wouldn't suprise me!

Tolga

sent application in Jan 2010... booklet came with the acknowledgment letter. I am not that pessimistic.. should be all done by end of this year.