How To Fix & Avoid Common Mistakes In The Canadian Citizenship Application

Making a mistake on your citizenship application can cost you valuable time and money.

In our latest video, we list the most common mistakes we see people make in their citizenship application and give you valuable tips as to how you can avoid them!

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My name is Jade Calver and I am a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant. I own Calver Immigration Consulting Inc., a boutique immigration firm based in Oshawa, Ontario where I offer 1-on-1 appointments and specialized services both in-person and online to clients located internationally and in Canada.

[AaronMetallion]

Some of the rules have changed. They're now only asking for the Bio pages of the Passport only. The two pieces of ID can include a valid or expired PR card. The website has been improved a ton, and the process has been made a lot easier.

[M-M]

Thank you so much! i didn’t do all this proper… so i will do it better before I submit it.

[bluesapphire]

Resubmitted application as I did not get AOR and it was returned stating:
“In our records we cannot confirm your time in Canada before you became a Permanent Resident (PR)”.
I thought may be because the day when I calculated my physical presence on the calculator and saved it is not the same day when I submitted the application. So I recalculated it to make sure days entered are same. I did not provide any VISA or stamped pages of my passport last time and this time. I hope that does not become an issue.

[mohammedlayes]

Thanks for the video! Two questions please....1) I reside in Ontario and don't have a Driver's License and nor do I have a Ontario Photo ID. Can I use my OHIP Card or PR Card instead?....and 2) I took CELPIP-General LS back in December 2019. Are the scores still valid for IRCC? CELPIP rep mentioned that scores are only valid for 2 years. Really appreciate your time and help for answering my questions! Take care and be well!

[raffydp]

My italian passport was renewed in Canada, should I put Canada and Toronto (italian consulate) as place and city of issue, when they ask about it?

[canadalovers]

Hi quite interesting video. Two questions please. Can I apply online with my dependent kids? And second if someone fly, is that day counted is a present day or absent?

[mahimshihab]

I came to Canada as a Permanent resident 3 years ago. I have only travelled back home for 25 days since I became permanent resident. Do I need a police clearance certificate in this case? Thank you.

[leowalia]

Hi Jade... thanks for useful information, i have two questions...my photo id has different address than my current address, can i still use it.... and i have two passports from home country and they both are valid...do i need to submit copies of both passports.

[marksolis]

Thank you for the insightful videos your are uploading. I would appreciate if you can answer my 2 questions below:
1. I haven't left Canada since I became PR and my passport from my country of origin is expired. I haven't renewed due to cost of renewing, no plans of traveling outside Canada soon and will be eligible to apply for citizenship in 2023. Can I still apply for the Canadian citizenship or do I need renew my passports prior?
2. Based on the Physical Presence Calculator, 2023 is the year for me to meet the 1095 days physcially present requirement. Can I start submitting my application process now and date the online submission on 2023?

Thank you in advance.

[Nicolebedine]

Hi guys, I am a little confused. Which question is actually asking for copies of passports? or is this something we need to gather on the side and include it in the supporting document section?
Please help, as i am planning to submit end of this week! Thanks

[mehediehteshum]

Hi, thanks for the informative video. Can I use a non-photo ID (e.g. Alberta Health Card) as the 2nd ID if the 1st ID is a photo ID (e.g. PR card)? None of these example IDs has signature on it though. So should I use a foreign passport as the 1st ID which has a signature on it?
The confusion arises because the online application portal says that the ID needs to have name, DOB, photo and signature. TIA.

[fernandabettoni]

Hi Jade! We just applied online and realized we did not submit the checklist. Is it possible to submit now or we have to wait for it to return to us? Thanks

[navynav]

Hey there.. I have submitted my citizenship application online week ago and I forget to upload the back side of the photo with information.. what should I do.. I mean how I can fix it.

[ilmarahman]

Hi there, a few questions before I apply:
-Can I use the degree and transcript of my Bachelors degree from a University in my country of origin? Both the degree and transcripts are in English originally and the language of instruction is also English. Or do they only accept a degree from a Canadian Institution?
-I have overlapping passports over the last 5 years since I had to renew them, should I scan the most recent passport or all of the ones that have an issue date within the last 5 yrs prior to my application?
-with an electronic application since I will be sending digital copies of my photo, do I still need to have the name etc on the back of the photo? They only do that for physical photos.
- You mentioned here that PR card is not a valid ID but it is listed on the website as a valid ID so can you clarify that please?

[pankajjoshi]

Hi. I received request for fingerprint for citizenship application ? Where can I get the fingerprint form ? Do you have the URLs for that ? Thank you.

[rommelnate]

Hi jade,
Just want to ask about the physical presence calculator and on page 3 of our citizenship application should be the same date right?
How about in page 8 were there is signature and date sign? It should be the same date on physical presence calculator and page 3 of our application?
Because we having trouble validating it?
We add just 1 day, is it ok?

And how about the language proficiency? I have ielts but my wife don’t have it, is it ok to send her school report card or transcript shows that she has English class?

Thanks jade i hope you can help us🙂

[multipurposem]

Hi do we need to give the proof of residence for all the addresses that we lived in Canada??

[natgenesis]

What about taxes?I’ve worked 2021 - 2022 plus Canadian covid 19 benefits for students I’ve filed only for 2022 taxation apart from that I’ve met all requirements

[Jmee]

Hi, I took CELPIP test, my listening 3 and my speaking 5. Can I apply for Canadian citizenship? Thx

[navynav]

Hi there.. I have submitted my application today and forget to upload the back of the pictures.. how I can fix ..