Posted on: 18-01-09 14:11:38
Here are some activities going to happen this year for me
My PR will be expiring by end of June 2009
My Indian Passport is expiring around May 2009
I am eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship for last 2 months
So what should I do first ?
My undertanding is apply for Canadian Citizenship ASAP, after that send application for PR renewal and finally apply for renewal for Indian Passport
Is that a correct sequence?
While applying for Canadian Citizenship, did validity of Indian Pasport and Validity of PR will be a major concern?
Thanks
First things first.
Canadian citizenship will take approx 12 months.
Till that time, I would suggest holding VALID Indian passport all the time. You never know when you'll need that.
As I understand, expired PR card does not make your status invalid. It's just the card that's expiring. Not you status.
** CDs, please provide inputs if this is incorrect.**
Next, in your Indian passport renewal application, you will have to answer following question:
"Have you applied for citizenship of any other country?"
(I agree, I don't remember the exact question. But it's sure something like this)
Now I don't know the consequences of answering "Yes" to this question. But I would prefer not to take any chances 
In your Indian passport renewal application, you have to provide your original PR card. (Atleast they made me so .. in Oct '08). I did received my PR card back with my new passport within 2 weeks.
My recommendations, keep the citizenship application the last. Start with PR card or whatever you prefer depending on available time.
Thanks sville,
But my undertanding was application to Canadian Citizenship usually takes more than year.
So logically I should apply First for Can Citizenship & then apply for PR renewal as well renewal of Indian passport
As both PR & Indian Passport is still valid for another 5-6 months
Also If I wait for PR & Indian Passport to renew first, then I am wasting another 2-3 months for Canadian Citizenship application
But not sure, while applying Can-citizenship any requirement for PR & Indian Passport. Like it should be valid for atleast 6 months etc etc
As we all know, PR renewal usually takes 6-8 weeks while Indian passport renewal can take 45 days
Can someone confirm me ?
Quote:While they say 45 days to cover themselves, usually it takes 2 weeks or so including mailing time.
Originally posted by m2611
Indian passport renewal can take 45 days
Can someone confirm me ?
I got my Indian passport renewed mid of last year and it took 2 weeks for the new passport to come in the mail.
I suggest you renew your Indian passport first and then apply for citizenship.
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Totally support pratickm.
I'd say approx 12 months (10 to 15 months) for citizenship.
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Originally posted by m2611
So logically I should apply First for Can Citizenship & then apply for PR renewal as well renewal of Indian passport
Unfortunately lot many things happen around us that are not logically.
As I mentioned the question "Citizenship applied for any other country? YES? No?" : I am not sure what would happen if you answer "YES" to this question.
Obviously nothing serious, but be prepared for extra super-duper-ultra-crappy questions.
Or, technically you can submit your Indian passport renewal application and on very next day apply for Canadian citizenship. I did the same thing. I didn't made anyone unhappy. You loose a day, big deal!
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Originally posted by m2611
Also If I wait for PR & Indian Passport to renew first, then I am wasting another 2-3 months for Canadian Citizenship application
Wasting. Ok, what is that you can achieve in 2-3 months of getting your citizenship? And can't afford delay? Let us know and I'm sure our CD-Gang will provide you the best solution.
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Originally posted by m2611
But not sure, while applying Can-citizenship any requirement for PR & Indian Passport. Like it should be valid for atleast 6 months etc etc
I've not heard/read about such requirements. But please avoid taking any such chances. Obviously you could get a small query "We received your application ... blah blah blah .. please provide updated copy of you current passport, as the one provided has/is expiring soon"
Query sounds stupid, but it sure adds additional delay to your process.
Again, why take chance?
In Dec-07, a friend of mine was denied entry into the US. He is a Canadian citizen-passport holder. So, anything that never used to happen in pre-911 era cannot never happen in post-911 era.
Extra care always help.
