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| Subject: PR/Citizenship / Exchange Student in Japan |
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I´m a permanent resident that is likely going to be going to Japan on an exchange program through my University. I won´t find out for /certain/ until April, possibly even later than that, and am expected to be heading to Japan by August this year.
However, I landed back in 2001 when they were still using a paper as proof of permanent residency. I still have that paper, but have been told I need to pay $50 to get a permanent residency card to travel by air now.
On the CIC phone line, it says they´re processing applications for PR cards from July 2010. I don´t know what I should do -- applying now with no proof of travel will not make a speedy application. But, how speedy is one WITH proof of travel?
Also, I applied for Citizenship last August. It still says it´s been "received", but no further processing has been done. What will happen if I become eligible for citizenship during my time in Japan? Will I be able to complete it through an embassy in Tokyo, or will I have to reapply or something? I really hope not. >.<
[27-01-2011,11:34]
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Nicole |
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(in reply to: PR/Citizenship / Exchange Student in Japan)
Get your PR card now!
The problem solved.
[27-01-2011,12:00]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: PR/Citizenship / Exchange Student in Japan)
It´s a little too close for my liking... They´re just now processing applications from July 2010. That´s 7 months. Even if I apply right now, 7 months from now is the end of August and would be too late -- and besides, that´s not to say people who applied in July are getting their PR cards. Just that they´re now ´processing´ them.
[27-01-2011,12:08]
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Nicole |
(in reply to: PR/Citizenship / Exchange Student in Japan)
If you don´t get your PR card handy by the time you´re going to Japan, you may apply for travel document from Tokyo, Japan.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/travel.asp
Did you know that those who apply for citizenship may be requested for their RCMP fingerprint (randomly selected) or interview ( due to questionable residence obligation or frequent travel)?
[27-01-2011,12:14]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: PR/Citizenship / Exchange Student in Japan)
You can request "urgent" processing for your PR card:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/pr-card/apply-how.asp#urgent
The citizenship process (test, oath) can only be completed from within Canada. If you choose not to return to Canada for the test/oath, then your application for citizenship will be declined and you´ll have to start again from scratch.
[27-01-2011,12:15]
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Anonymous |
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