Before coming to China to get B, DoT and I made the decision to try the new process of obtaining B's Canadian citizenship... that is, to not apply for immigration and go straight to the citizenship application, now possible with the change to the citizenship legislation. We weren't sure if this was going to be a wise move, since the process is still somewhat new and we weren't sure all the bugs had been worked out. But apparently they have... at least here in China. Today when our guide picked up B's visa from the Embassy, it came with a letter stating that as of January 20th, B is officially a Canadian citizen! Yeah! So not only did it save us the 1111 RMB (approximately $200 Canadian) charge for a medical check here in Beijing, but it also saved us a whole lot of time and aggravation. (I remember with the girls we had to first apply for a SIN card, which then allowed us to get a health card, which then gave us the two pieces of ID needed to apply for citizenship.) We submitted the (Part II) form at the Embassy on Monday and had the letter today (2 days later!) stating that B's now a Canadian citizen.
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Congratulations B on becoming a Canadian!! The drum and bell towers look really neat - great to have a chance to see different parts of Beijing.
Hope the flight back goes well. Good luck.
Geniers
Hi there,
Love all the pictures! It is SOOO great that you were able to take all of this in. The food pics look especially yummy. I should have given you some $$ to shop for me too!
Funny you should post about Canadian Citizenship. This new policy is a step forward for our kids. Unfortunately CIC just took several steps back with a new policy coming into place in April!
Once B gets to know his sisters, and sees them enjoying the bath, maybe he'll want to jump in too!
Have a great trip back! Leaving is always bitter-sweet.
Hugs
MJ
Hi there. I`d just like to say that we, here at CIC, are doing what we can to try to make your life a little easier. Think of it as pay back for Metropolis! So, will you be back in time for lunch on FridayÉ (that`s French for a question mark!É)
CB
The people adopting from Ethiopia are continually envious - it can take a month or more to complete the Citizenship process (everything has to go through Nairobi).
And you can get a health card right away, you don't need a SIN card first.
Look forward to seeing the whole family together soon!!
P.S. MJ, I'm curious - what is the new policy coming into effect in April?
Hoooray! Welcome to our newest Canadian citizen!!
Safe travel you guys. I've loved the posts and the pics - glad to "join" you in China once again! :-)
Love,
J. xox
Yeah, nice that B is offically Canadian before he even arrives here. Must make it so much easier.
Have a great flight home and we can't wait to see you!!
SP
Its exciting to hear that B is already officially a Canadian. The unofficial part happens when he disembarks the plane into an Ottawa winter :) Have a safe and hopefully calm trip home!
Uncle J (This is Oklahoma! Uncle J, not the Uncle J in Beijing)
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