Edmonton application, test, oath, schedules

My Oath is scheduled for 12.30pm - can anyone tell me what to expect? Queues? Interview? Approx time it all takes from start to finish?

Should I take along a printout of Oh Canada anthem? I have a memory like a sieve so I wont get it perfect if I am nervous without reading it.

If I get Citizenship what is the procedure to apply for a Canadian Passport please? I will be in Canada House so I am wondering whether I will get time to nip down and put in passport app??

 

Thanks folks ! 

 

Hi crocus,

 

Cangratulations, fortunately the officer who handled your RQ case has considered your  solid and honest reason living out of Canada for such an extended period due to your mother's situation, i am happy to know that.

 

1- On your oath day, they don't even check your passport, you don't have to declare any of your trips after your test date (at least that what i have experienced in Edmonton office), as you mentioned, it's a formality to ask for such documents but in fact, they don't have time or even have no interest in your trips after your test date. They will only take your PR card away for ever, check your COPR, and any ID like a driving license, and that's it.

 

 

2- you will line up, (arrive 15 minuts in advance to listen to instructions), once you reach the agent, he/she will check your COPR, ID and take away your PR card, then you will be asked to sign 2 papers in front of the agent (media release and no criminal record document), then you will be sent to your seat.

The duration will depend on the location and the number of applicants taking the oath, if it's in Edmonton citizenship court, it would take about 1-2 hours max. As it usually accomodates 80 persons only, so it won't be long (from start to finish).

 

3- you will be given the Oh Canada anthem at your document check interview, so you can read and sing at the same time.

 

4- once your receive your citizenship card, fill section 4-c of the PPTC 153 application (Certificate number and date of issue) in handwriting,suppose you have the application pre-filled out beforehand, then proceed to the main floor of Canada place, right abeam the main gate (jasper Ave gate), just line up and your passport application will be verified by an agent, and you will be given a file number. It takes about 15-20 minuts at the passport office, i think you will be at the passport office by 2:30 pm, then you leave it at 2:50 at max.

 

Congratulations and good luck.