On-Line Services

RECEIVED

(A decision has not been made yet.)

Application Received
Your application has been received at the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will review your application, the documents and the citizenship fees you sent to ensure they meet the minimum processing requirements.

IN PROCESS

(A decision has not been made yet.)

Application in Process
The Case Processing Centre will complete the necessary steps for a citizenship judge to make a decision on your application. If additional information or documents are needed and you live in Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will contact you. If you live outside Canada, the Canadian Embassy, consulate or high commission responsible for the area where you live will contact you.

An interview with a citizenship judge may be required. Should this be necessary, you will be notified about the time and place of your interview. If you live outside Canada, the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for your area will contact you to let you know how the interview will be conducted.

Application Withdrawn
If you wish to withdraw your application, you must advise us before a decision on your application has been made.

DECISION
MADE

(A decision has been made at this point.)

Applicant Notified
You will be notified by mail about the decision on your citizenship application.

If you meet the requirements to renounce Canadian citizenship, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will contact you for the return of your citizenship certificate, if applicable. Then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will send your certificate of renunciation to your Canadian mailing address or the Canadian embassy, consulate or high commission responsible for the area where you live.

If you do not meet the requirements, you will be informed in writing.