Hello everyone-
This forum has been very informative and what a great place to exchange experiences and ideas.
So I have been in landed status for over 3 years and now I want to apply for my citizenship. One important detail, last summer (2003) I got a US green card since I have a mother in the US who is a US citizen. I stayed in the US less than 1 month, waiting to get the US green card, then I returned to Canada.
My question for you is regarding the citizenship application form:
1. When I check 'YES - I obtained permanent residence in another country' does it mean I will have to go to a judge, or will they still send me to the written test, the normal procedure? Just FYI, last fall I renewed my Bulgarian passport so now neither my Canadian, nor the American stamps showing PR status are there in the new one.
2. Do I have to attach extra addendums to the application, explaining my situation, i.e how exactly I got the green card?
3. If they don't give me a written test and instead send me to a judge, because CIC may be suspicious that I did not stay put in Canada for these 3 years, exactly what documents do I have to prepare which will carry enough weight in the eyes of the court, that I resided in Canada?
Please share your experience even if your situation may not be exactly the same, but if it is somewhat similar to mine, or if you know others who were in similar scenarios.
Thanks to all in advance,
Telen
This forum has been very informative and what a great place to exchange experiences and ideas.
So I have been in landed status for over 3 years and now I want to apply for my citizenship. One important detail, last summer (2003) I got a US green card since I have a mother in the US who is a US citizen. I stayed in the US less than 1 month, waiting to get the US green card, then I returned to Canada.
My question for you is regarding the citizenship application form:
1. When I check 'YES - I obtained permanent residence in another country' does it mean I will have to go to a judge, or will they still send me to the written test, the normal procedure? Just FYI, last fall I renewed my Bulgarian passport so now neither my Canadian, nor the American stamps showing PR status are there in the new one.
2. Do I have to attach extra addendums to the application, explaining my situation, i.e how exactly I got the green card?
3. If they don't give me a written test and instead send me to a judge, because CIC may be suspicious that I did not stay put in Canada for these 3 years, exactly what documents do I have to prepare which will carry enough weight in the eyes of the court, that I resided in Canada?
Please share your experience even if your situation may not be exactly the same, but if it is somewhat similar to mine, or if you know others who were in similar scenarios.
Thanks to all in advance,
Telen