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    Application question - Client ID in payer receipt

    If it is not there (it was not in my case), you need to call CIC and ask them to give it to you.
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    need help with citizenship.

    Well I would do this: IF you can wait until after the trial you can avoid even mentioning the issue if you are cleared. If you want to go ahead you need to find out whether your issue falls under offence under the Citizenship Act or of an indictable offence under any Act of Parliament. Because...
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    need help with citizenship.

    Check out this forum. It is more active and more people may be able to advise you: http://www.settlement.org/discuss/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=28
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    need help with citizenship.

    Sorry, more on your thread above: You cannot apply when under a probation order, if you are a paroled inmate, if you are in jail. Subject to the Criminal records Act citizenship cannot be granted if during the 3 years immediately preceding the application or the time between the application and...
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    need help with citizenship.

    Ok. If you have a copy of the PR card you should be ok. Having said that, they use the M1000 for quick reference of confirmation of your date of landing. You would have needed the form to apply for your PR card, so check again, PR cards have not been around that long, so you must have had the...
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    need help with citizenship.

    Hi olddog. It is my understanding that only immigration offences, crimes against humanity, war crimes etc will prevent you from qualifying. Just be honest and apply.
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    Income in US & Canada, where to pay tax

    This is more complicated than you may think and I would recommend professional help: in principle you have to pay the taxes in all countries; the US IRS is particularily predatory so you should check carefully. Depends if a double taxation agreement exists between the countries for example. If...
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    citizenship test in vancouver

    Do not bring along other people that are not specifically invited. They have a look at the passports quickly and they ask you for your occupation. That is all. It is all very simple and quick. Don't worry. This is not to make life difficult for you, it is jsut to make sure you are who you say...
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    Citizenship Processing Times in Vancouver

    In my case they checked through my passports (including the expired ones) very quickly at check in - the whole process took maybe 15 seconds. I would recommend that you present ALL of the info they ask you to bring and all the documents without them having to request it from you. The test...
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    Passport required for Oath Ceremony?

    It is my understanding you do need your passport, but best to call the CIC office to confirm.
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    Citizenship Processing Times in Vancouver

    timelines vary for a variety of reasons but occasionally are very short. Essentially CIC is checking and they wil procede as soon as they are satisfied your application meets their requirements. Who knows why some people wait longer... My timelie was Application Oct 21, 2005 Letter and...
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    Canadian Citizenship & H1B

    apply for the passport and give your address for purpose of mailing. the urgent process does not really do that much in my experience.
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    Citizenship Application - My timeline

    Sometimes it seems timelines are really fast. Here is mine: We received your application for grant of Canadian citizenship (adult) on October 21, 2005. We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application, and a study book called A Look at Canada on October 21, 2005. We...
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