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rajat27
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 Posted - July 03 2008 : 17:53:34
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I called the CIC call center just to check the status of my application....and I was told that I actually takes 15 months to complete the full process....
Is that the case? How abt other ppl on this website? has it really taken the full course of time?
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A.F.A.M.
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Posted - July 03 2008 : 19:37:02
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| That's what surprises me. Citizenship application now takes as long as Permanent Residence application. |
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Khalli
New Member
Canada
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Posted - July 04 2008 : 10:09:17
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After reading other posts on the forum, I think it depends on each person & from which place you applied. 15 months is general time line, not case specific.
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cangood
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Posted - July 04 2008 : 13:01:25
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in fact that 15 months represents the worst case.
after visiting many sites i found it varies according to the place of applying and other factors that are hidden.
from my analysis the time to take the test takes around 3-9 months and as average it takes six months more or less.and for the oath the time takes 1 to 3 months. so the average is 9 months or aroun.
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newbie08
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Canada
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Posted - July 04 2008 : 22:04:35
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| cangood is right.. processing time varies based on city and person.. see if u can find out the time line corresponding to ur city.. tht will give u some idea.. |
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feb7
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Canada
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Posted - July 04 2008 : 23:58:50
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I'm just curious why people are so concerned about how long it takes to get citizenship after applying.
I can understand PR timelines as you want to be in Canada & work.
But with citizenship - you are already here anyways.
So - if you have to wait a year - what's the problem?
Just keep living & working - it will come.
Unless you are looking to get your citizenship & beat feet out of Canada (in which case since your intent is citizenship of convenience)....I can't see why anyone is concerned over how long it takes - it will take as long as it takes. |
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A.F.A.M.
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Posted - July 05 2008 : 00:10:40
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| Right. Permanent Resident has the same rights and privileges like that of citizen except to vote. |
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cangood
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Posted - July 05 2008 : 02:27:02
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well truly speaking that with the canadian passport, the possibility of finding better job opportunities are huge.
I wonder, do u know that the worst thing in canada only finding a good job.
I see many doctors engineers and professionals are fighting to find good jobs in canada but they fail coz of the canadian experience.
unlike other western countries,canada dont attract ppl or give them their right in good jobs.
this is in general.
I hope that u understand this Feb7, why some ppl wait th citizenship to have better jobs outside even with canadian companies. |
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fast
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Posted - July 05 2008 : 09:00:53
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| if you come from a country that needs visas for every country you travel to,it is a problem .some people just dont travel cause of the hassle .you can on;ly get some jobs if you are canadian.and we love canada !love is a huge motivation |
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feb7
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Canada
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Posted - July 06 2008 : 00:33:34
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As a PR pretty well the only jobs not available to you are some government jobs.
Being a citizen doesn't give you Canadian experience.
The problem with professionals is that their credentials are not recognized.
I know of someone who is a natural born Canadian citizen - she was living in the States for 10 years
She was a very highly ranked paramedic in the States - all kinds of experience & certification
The US isn't exactly a third world country & US education & training is on-par with Canadian
BC is making her jump thru hoops before they will let her work as a paramedic
Other provinces will accept her credentials though
Being a citizen, unless you are going for some high-level government job, will not help
It seems to me that, some people get Canadian citizenship & then go "home" - and don't bother with the rest of the responsibilities that come with citizenship, but then want the benefits.
I'm not talking about everyone - but if you read around here - notice there are people looking to circumvent the 730 days rule for PR or the 1095 days for citizenship.
I guess I'm just not too thrilled with people who use Canada for citizenship & don't contribute.
It's a sore point |
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bill36
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Posted - July 06 2008 : 02:03:40
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Applying for government jobs is an important factor for getting a Canadian Citizenship.
Also my experience is that even though its not a requirement to sponsor a relative into Canada, IOs prefer to see that the sponsor is a Canadian citizen. |
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guptm
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Canada
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Posted - July 06 2008 : 20:16:29
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Originally posted by A.F.A.M.
Right. Permanent Resident has the same rights and privileges like that of citizen except to vote.
not only that....
If you r canadian citizen...u dont need a visa to travel Europe/japan etc countries...which is great advantage
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cdndriver
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Posted - July 09 2008 : 00:42:41
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yup, but even if they got credentials, they lack the "understanding" of how things work, office culture, language/culture barriers are also pretty obvious when such "skilled immigrant" have interviews, thats why they dont get the jobs that they want, because they lack interpersonal and communication skills.
Too many people r getting the citizenship and then going back to middle east for jobs, they aint staying here, they r just using canada's passport and PR status. CIC should further make it more strict so that these deserters dont get citizenships or retain PR if they dont wanna live here
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skiptomalu
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Canada
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Posted - July 09 2008 : 00:58:02
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Its a free world man-join us in the 21st century..people vote with their feet...if Canada offers better opportunity--people will stay--if not they will leave and take whatever they have EARNED with them. If it suits them they will return--its a revolving door policy.
Furthermore the notion that people that leave Canada after citizenship "dont contribute" is erroneous and unfounded--as long as while they lived in Canada they were law abiding, tax paying workers or business people they have contributed--in fact they are probably gaining less than they put in--such as maintaining accounts in Canada which help the economy...Remember the Canadian passport or PR only means I can travel without paying for transit visa--it doesnt give me anything else...so whatever it is I am gaining is because of my hard work--not because of Canada
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yup, but even if they got credentials, they lack the "understanding" of how things work, office culture, language/culture barriers are also pretty obvious when such "skilled immigrant" have interviews, thats why they dont get the jobs that they want, because they lack interpersonal and communication skills.
Too many people r getting the citizenship and then going back to middle east for jobs, they aint staying here, they r just using canada's passport and PR status. CIC should further make it more strict so that these deserters dont get citizenships or retain PR if they dont wanna live here
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A.F.A.M.
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Posted - July 09 2008 : 11:58:09
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| Whatever you say, it cannot be denied that many leave Canada after getting their citizenship. They have various reasons for leaving. But to many, having Canadian passports is suffice. |
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skiptomalu
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Canada
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Posted - July 09 2008 : 14:46:17
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And many of those that leave Canada after obtaining citizenship often return as well (a fact that is conveniently forgotten)---so my point is exactly that there should be no righteous indignation at people living their lives.
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Originally posted by A.F.A.M.
Whatever you say, it cannot be denied that many leave Canada after getting their citizenship. They have various reasons for leaving. But to many, having Canadian passports is suffice.
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