Go to your appointment with IRCC
Question & Answer
What happens after I send in my application for Canadian citizenship?Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sends you a notice with a date, time, and place.
Your appointment with IRCC could be:
- to take the , if you’re between 18 and 54 years old
- for an interview with a citizenship officer
- for a hearing with a citizenship officer or a citizenship judge
After an interview or a hearing, the citizenship officer or judge can decide if you qualify for Canadian citizenship, including whether you meet the residency requirements.
If you disagree with a decision
If you disagree with a decision about your citizenship application, you may want to get legal advice. Act quickly because there may be a time limit for steps you can take if you disagree.
