As others have said, its better and faster to print off the forms (you can fill most of it in on the computer) and go to your nearest passport office. Not only is it quicker, but they also validate your documents and give them back to you so there is no need to mail off your citizenship certificate. For me that was important as I'm a cross border truck driver and since handing in my PR card at the oath, need the citizenship certificate to cross back in to Canada and couldn't be without it for a number of weeks while I waited for the passport.
There is parking under ground on the east side of the building. Well worth it with the cold weather we are having. I think it is $8 per hour and I paid for 2.5hrs. You have to pay upfront so make sure you select enough. I would have been fine for 2 hours...
Not yet. But I only went to the passport office last Friday (25th) and they said it'd be about two weeks. I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival though. In many ways, having the passport in my hand will feel like the symbolic end of journey, rather than the oath and citizenship certificate.
@robinhood_1984
I think we are adding to his stress by keep asking whether he receives his passport
It's been a week, so by the end of this week he will probably get it.
For most of us, the interview will be very short. They just want to assess your English proficiency by asking routine questions (current jobs, marriage status, travel history, the weather etc.) and verify your documents (passport stamps, ID's, PR card). Just keep it concise and answer only what they ask, do not volunteer information.
Good luck!
For most of us, the interview will be very short. They just want to assess your English proficiency by asking routine questions (current jobs, marriage status, travel history, the weather etc.) and verify your documents (passport stamps, ID's, PR card). Just keep it concise and answer only what they ask, do not volunteer information.
Good luck!
