Valid CDN Passport vs. Expired CDN Passport

[MissStacey 1]

I found this:

http://www.canadian-passport-support.com/faqs.aspx

Edited November 13, 2007 by Stacey33

[MissStacey 1]

I found this:

http://www.canadian-passport-support.com/faqs.aspx

It mentions the Guarantor right at the top. From how I read it, It says your Guarantor needs to be Canadian Citizen if you are applying in Canada, if you are applying from the US, you can use a US or Canadian Citizen.

[Marilyn. 340]

Thanks for all the information. Knowing that a notary can sign the form makes it a little easier.

they need to sign a special form called "In Lieu of a guarantor" you can only get this form at the Canadian Consulate in the US but you can email your local Canadian Consulate and they probably will offer to mail it out to you

Edited November 13, 2007 by MarilynP

[Marilyn. 340]

I found this:

http://www.canadian-passport-support.com/faqs.aspx

It mentions the Guarantor right at the top. From how I read it, It says your Guarantor needs to be Canadian Citizen if you are applying in Canada, if you are applying from the US, you can use a US or Canadian Citizen.

not really... they have changed the rules ...

Under the new policy effective today, an eligible guarantor must:

* Be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older;

* Hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than one year;

* Have been 16 years of age or older when they applied for their own passport; and

* Have known the applicant personally for at least two years.

http://www.pptc.gc.ca/newsroom/news.aspx?l...m/20071001.aspx

but like I mentioned earlier you can still get a notary public to sign the "in lieu of guarantor" form...

Declaration in lieu of guarantor

If you have not known an eligible guarantor for at least two years, complete form PPTC 132 "Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor" available from any Passport Canada service location or Canadian goverment office in the US.

The "Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor" form must be sworn to or declared before, and signed by, a person authorized by law to administer an oath or a solemn declaration. If completed outside Canada, a qualified official includes a Canadian or British diplomatic or consular representative, or a qualified local official.

http://www.pptc.gc.ca/usa/guarantor.aspx?lang=e

Edited November 13, 2007 by MarilynP

[~Nini~ 2]

I'm kinda annoyed at how they changed the rules, even though it's way easier for Canadians to get it done now. I was going to ask Bee's just-became-a-lawyer friend to guarantee mine since he's a US citizen (and it gave us a great excuse to visit him in NYC ) but with that I'm going to be scrambling around during my Vancouver trip getting all that done.

Edited November 13, 2007 by Nini & Bee

[Marilyn. 340]

I'm kinda annoyed at how they changed the rules, even though it's way easier for Canadians to get it done now. I was going to ask Bee's just-became-a-lawyer friend to guarantee mine since he's a US citizen (and it gave us a great excuse to visit him in NYC ) but with that I'm going to be scrambling around during my Vancouver trip getting all that done.

get the form!!... geez, is no one paying attention??

it is really quite simple to get the form and then you can get a notary public to sign it

[~Nini~ 2]

get the form!!... geez, is no one paying attention??

it is really quite simple to get the form and then you can get a notary public to sign it

No, I'm paying attention and will end up getting the form. I just wanted an excuse to ask Bee's friend... him being so proud of being a lawyer and all that.

[jynxNdragnfly 0]

I found this:

http://www.canadian-passport-support.com/faqs.aspx

Please don't pay anyone for information about getting a Canadian Passport. It's a rip off.

I work there. Please feel free to PM any questions. I have answers

Yes a notary can sign the 'Declaration in Lieu of Garantor' form. Just be advised using this form requires a full five year history and can delay the processing of your application as Passport Canada has to verify 5yrs of info.

Yes passport photos taken in the US are rejected more than they are accepted. The biggest problems are shadows behind the head (courtesty of Walgreens and CVS), next biggest problem is the photo studio info (studio name, address, date photo taken) is not included on the back of the photo. My recommendations for photos in the US include, but are not limited to Sears, some Costcos and most 'professional photographer studios' as they can adjust the lighting for glare and shadows but will cost you big bucks. Or if you can swing it come to Canada and have your pictures taken here.

Guarantors must hold a valid Canadian passport and know you for 2 yrs. They can live anywhere, meaning if they are a canadian living in the US they can sign for you. Relatives can also sign for you.

Valid passports must be mailed in with your application. You can have only 1 valid passport at any one time so the second we open a file for you it's a 'valid passport record' so we have to have your current passport in our hand to cancel it so we can start a new file for you. Your valid passport is ID so you can send that and your original birth certificate in with the form and pictures and nothing else and it will get done for you.

I think I covered all of the questions asked in this thread. Like I said I work there. So feel free to PM other questions. Who's handing out my overtime cheque? LOL

[neiks 19]

Who's handing out my overtime cheque? LOL

Can I get in on the overtime cheques? Think the Treasury Board will authorize VJ call backs? lol