Test - 54 or 55!?

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My mother wants to apply for the citizenship. according to CIC website, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/cit-test.asp
you do the test if you are between 18 and 54, she was born on august 1, 1957

I could swear i read elsewhere that its 18 and 55

is she going to take the test or not? she is applying this week

Cheers

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mero1984 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Average Member Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote mero1984 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Test - 54 or 55!? Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:11pm
	My mother wants to apply for the citizenship. according to CIC website, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/cit-test.asp you do the test if you are between 18 and 54, she was born on august 1, 1957 I could swear i read elsewhere that its 18 and 55 is she going to take the test or not? she is applying this week Cheers
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edmonton2011 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Member Joined: 23 Aug 2011 Status: Offline Points: 842	Post Options Post Reply Quote edmonton2011 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:30pm
	Since she is 54 years old, she will have to take the test. If she waits a few more months and applies on or after August 1st, 2012, than she won't have to take the exam. I hope that help!
	Timeline spreadsheet Rec'd: Sep 01, '11 In proc: Jan 24, '12 Test: Apr 25, '13 Oath: Jul 1, '13

mero1984 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Average Member Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote mero1984 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:33pm
	she is 54 and 9 months!!
	Toronto Downtown- Sent - Nov 25, 2011 \|aknldgmt ltr - Dec 19, 2011 \|proc Jul-12-12\| transferred local office 17-Aug-2012\|test notice 11-Apr-13\|Test 6-May-13\| oath notice 29-May-13\|Oath 12-Jun-13

mero1984 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Average Member Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote mero1984 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:34pm
	she was born on august 1, 1957, so today she is : 54 years 9 months. she didnt sign the application, she will sign it tomorrow.
	Toronto Downtown- Sent - Nov 25, 2011 \|aknldgmt ltr - Dec 19, 2011 \|proc Jul-12-12\| transferred local office 17-Aug-2012\|test notice 11-Apr-13\|Test 6-May-13\| oath notice 29-May-13\|Oath 12-Jun-13

edmonton2011 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Member Joined: 23 Aug 2011 Status: Offline Points: 842	Post Options Post Reply Quote edmonton2011 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:50pm
	Yes I know she is 54 years and 9 months. Still she is 54 years old until August 1st, when she turns 55. If you have doubt, call CIC. But I am positive that if she signs the application form today, she will have to take the test.
	Timeline spreadsheet Rec'd: Sep 01, '11 In proc: Jan 24, '12 Test: Apr 25, '13 Oath: Jul 1, '13

scylla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Member Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Status: Offline Points: 838	Post Options Post Reply Quote scylla Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 4:00pm
	Agreed. She is currently 54. If she submits the application now then she will be writing the test. She has to wait until August if she wants to avoid the test.
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mero1984 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Average Member Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote mero1984 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 4:03pm
	I just called them YES she is considered 54 and you are right BUTTTT She said even if she signs it today, when they get to her application to change the status from (RECEVIED) To (IN PROCESS) it will take 6-7 months, and she will be beyond 55 at that time :) She said that she wont have to take it for sure ... They had such cases before Its good to know, as my mom has an eye problem and difficulty reading so i had to read that for her
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dpenabill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Member Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Status: Offline Points: 6407	Post Options Post Reply Quote dpenabill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 4:37pm
	There are other ways to obtain a waiver for the test. But as with most processes at CIC, the primary criteria are in essence locked in as of the date the application is signed. Meaning, as you were advised by CIC, and as others have said, that whether or not she is exempt (from test, from language requirement as well) depends on whether she was 55 or older on the day she applies. Does not matter how long it takes to process the application. For example: People who apply who were short of 1095 days presence as of the date they applied, does not matter if they remain in Canada for the next two years while waiting to see the CJ, the subsequent two years in Canada will not count toward meeting the residency requirement. Waiting until August to apply makes more sense especially if she has trouble reading due to a vision problem.
	Bureaucracy is what bureaucracy does, or When in doubt, follow the instructions. Otherwise, follow the instructions. BTW: Not an expert, not a Can. lawyer, never worked in immigration

BlackRacon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Status: Offline Points: 349	Post Options Post Reply Quote BlackRacon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 5:20pm
	Hi mero1984, They consider the age at the date of application. If your mother wants to avoid the test, she MUST wait and submit her application on or after August 01, 2012. Good Luck!
	Racon

Edgar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 03 May 2012 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Edgar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 9:31pm
	I have the same subject in other way, Our application is due to submitt for citizenship, My son will turn 18 after aweek from submission date. Do you think cic will apply the citizen test in this case? Also, do I have to pay the fees of child or adult? Thanks for your feedback