Hello,
I was told that at the citizenship test, our PR card is taken away and we are issued with a temporary citizenship certificate which we have to hold on to till the PR card is mailed back to us in around 2 weeks time. Hence we cannot travel anywhere after the citizenship test till the PR card is mailed back to us.
I did not read this rule anywhere on the cic website or see this being discussed on CD forum so I thought I may clarify.
Can experienced CDs please clarify the above?
Thanks,
VD
You will have your PR with you even after the test.
PR card is taken away from you only on the day of oath as after the oath you are nolonger a PR.
You have to apply for passport which you can apply on the same day
monk
Hi Monk,
Thanks for the prompt response.
So if the PR card is taken away after the oath ceremony, we should be issued with a "citizenship card" isnt it?
And we can travel only after we get the canadian passport because the citizenship card is not a valid document for travel? Am I right?
How long does it take to get the canadian passport after applying for it?
Thanks,
VD
If you are collecting in person you can get it in 15 days
monk
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Posted on: 19-10-09 16:19:14
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Originally posted by ved2007
Hi Monk,
Thanks for the prompt response.
So if the PR card is taken away after the oath ceremony, we should be issued with a "citizenship card" isnt it?
And we can travel only after we get the canadian passport because the citizenship card is not a valid document for travel? Am I right?
How long does it take to get the canadian passport after applying for it?
Thanks,
VD
Howdy,
The day you go for the oath, they take away your PR and you are given the certificate and citizenship card.
After that you can apply for your passport and it takes about 15 days. If you pick it up in person there is a surcharge of $10. If you have it mailed to you thee is no surcharge and you get it within the same time frame.
In reality the passport is all done within a week of your application and mailed out to you and you get it within 3-4 days.If you pick it up they give you a date 15 days after you apply to be on the safe side.
And you are right you cannot travel on your citizenship card alone- you need a passport.
Also if you are into the arts and culture, make sure you go and get your arts and culture card which will gain you free admission to such places like the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Arts Galley of Ontario (AGO), Bata Museum, Black Creek Pioneer village and many more cool places given to arts and creativity.This card is valid for a year. There are some cool exhibits to see at various places.
I know of many who went to see the 10 commandments for free at the ROM this past week. It has now been sent back to its original resting place.But besides that there are several year round exhibits to chk out.
