Canadian Citizenship Interview Invitation - 2024-12-23

## Government of Canada ### Invitation to an Interview with a Citizenship Official and Verification of Identity/Documents **Date:** 2024-12-12 **Application No.:** C002068974 **UCI:** 1107504290 **Event time and date:** DECEMBER 23RD 2024 AT 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) **Online Interview Location:**...

## Government of Canada ### Invitation to an Interview with a Citizenship Official and Verification of Identity/Documents **Date:** 2024-12-12 **Application No.:** C002068974 **UCI:** 1107504290 **Event time and date:** DECEMBER 23RD 2024 AT 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) **Online Interview Location:** Join the meeting now **NATALEE DIANA ROWE-FULLER,** **IMPORTANT NOTES:** * Please read this e-mail carefully as it contains instructions to do before, during and after the interview. * If you receive this invitation on behalf of a citizenship applicant and/or their family, you must forward the message to the email of the applicant. * We are pleased to inform you that you have reached the next stage of your application for Canadian citizenship. The citizenship interview will be performed virtually via Microsoft Teams at the date and time stipulated above. * If you were sent the NOTICE TO APPLICANT – REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTARY EVIDENCE form with this invitation, you are required to submit your documents as instructed in the form before attending this event. If this form was not attached to your invitation, this instruction does not apply to you. * Before agreeing to attend this event, you are required to read and sign the consent form on the use of Microsoft Teams to assess a citizenship application by video. Please refer to the consent form sent with this invitation and send you answer as indicated in the form. * Failure to provide the consent form and requested documents prior to the date of your scheduled event will result in your interview being rescheduled at a later date. * If you need accommodations and have requested a waiver of the language and/or knowledge requirements due to a medical condition and are receiving this invitation, please advise us at [email protected] or discuss this request with the agent at your scheduled appointment, who will provide the next steps. ### Before the Citizenship Interview On the day of this event, you will be interviewed by a citizenship officer or agent to verify your identity and the documents you provided at the time you applied for citizenship. ### IMPORTANT: * You must notify IRCC immediately by writing a message to [email protected] if any statements made or information provided in connection with your application have changed since filing your application for citizenship, such as immigration or criminal proceedings that have been brought against you. * To attend the citizenship interview over Microsoft Teams, you will need: * Two (2) pieces of photo identification (ID) with your signature on it, such as: * Your permanent resident (PR) card (even if it's expired) and * A valid government issued photo ID. * All your original documents that support your citizenship application (as listed in the document checklist in the citizenship application form). * Permanent resident card (if you have ever received one). * All original passports and travel documents in your possession (current and expired). * A computer or tablet with a working webcam. You can't use your mobile phone for this session. * A Microsoft Teams application or a compatible browser. (Please refer to the consent form for further details on how to access Microsoft Teams.) * A reliable internet connection that is fast enough to facilitate videoconferencing. Public networks, such as those in cafés, should not be used to access Microsoft Teams for your videoconference. ### During the Citizenship Interview * Sit in a well-lit area or room free of noises and disruptions. * Remove any items from camera view that display any sensitive and/or personal information. This includes belongings you may consider to be of a personal nature such as personal photographs, correspondence that holds your personal information, etc. However, this does not include documents listed above that you are required to present as part of the session. * Recording or making copies of the interview, the interview process, or similar activities of this nature (print outs, screen shots, photos or any other electronic copy) is strictly prohibited. ### Interview Details You will be interviewed by a citizenship officer or agent to verify your identity and the originals of the documents you provided at the time you applied. You will also be asked to answer any concerns we may have about your application in order to help determine if you meet all the requirements for citizenship. During the interview, your knowledge of English or French will be verified, if applicable. For more information on the official language requirement for citizenship, please consult your application package or visit the **Help Centre**. ### Rescheduling Contact IRCC within 48 hours from the interview start date with a reasonable explanation for not attending this event. You can contact the IRCC office by emailing [email protected]. ### Accommodations If you require accommodations or if you are unable to attend the interview due to exceptional circumstances, please contact IRCC by emailing [email protected]. Please note that IRCC may require supporting evidence to accommodate your request. **Accommodations may be related (but not limited) to:** * Issues related to the online format, including poor internet connection, no access to an electronic device, no access to a webcam, no access to one of the supported browsers used for the online interview format. * Requirements for additional support, including sign language interpretation. Please see the **instruction guide** for more information. * Need for a waiver due to medical or compassionate grounds. You will be required to submit supporting evidence. * Unable to comply with camera/photo requirements due to religious beliefs or face covering. * Need to be accompanied by an interpreter, a friend or a family member. ### Cordially, Citizenship Official - CT Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ### Consent for Use of Microsoft Teams to Assess a Citizenship Application **NAME:** NATALEE DIANA ROWE-FULLER **CASE NUMBER:** C002068974 * Please read this form carefully as it contains important information for you to consent to having your virtual citizenship event on Microsoft Teams. * If you receive this invitation on behalf of a citizenship applicant and/or their family, you must forward the message to the email of the applicant. We are pleased to inform you that you have reached the next stage of your application for Canadian citizenship. If you provide your consent to use Microsoft Teams, this enables Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to continue the process of your application through videoconference before in-person services resume. Microsoft Teams is a business communication platform that can be used for videoconferencing with audio and video capabilities; it allows IRCC to conduct sessions with clients through the Government of Canada's secured computer network. You can use your own computer or tablet to connect to the videoconference. The audio and video from this meeting will not be recorded by IRCC. You can access further information on **Microsoft Teams security features**. **Topics that will be discussed over Microsoft Teams during your virtual citizenship session are outlined in your event invitation that you received at the same time as this consent form.** In order to participate in this virtual citizenship event over Microsoft Teams, you will require: * A computer or tablet with a working webcam. You can't use your mobile phone for this session. * A Microsoft Teams application or a compatible browser. * Application: You can download the Microsoft Teams application through the Microsoft webpage. You will be required to create an account. * Browser: If you do not wish to download the Microsoft Teams application, it is possible to use a browser for your session. You may open the session through using the link provided in your invitation on a Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser. Other browsers are not compatible. * **Additional instructions** on how to join as an attendee. * A reliable internet connection that is fast enough to facilitate videoconferencing. Public networks, such as those in cafés, should not be used to access Microsoft Teams for your videoconference. * A private, quiet room in your home or office, free of noises and disruptions. * Remove any items that display sensitive and/or personal information from your camera view. * Do not use the “virtual background” feature in Microsoft Teams. * Your home/office technology setup needs to be sufficiently secure and private. For more information, see the Government of Canada “Cyber Safe” recommendations. **Are there any risks in participating in this videoconference session?** IRCC's internal secured network meets all Government of Canada privacy and confidentiality requirements. However, since clients will connect to the videoconference from their own homes or offices and use their own technical equipment with different security protocols, IRCC has no control over those security protocols outside its secured network. In spite of IRCC's efforts to use secured tools, risks remain of a security or privacy breach. To reduce the chance of harm, clients should take reasonable precautions, including ensuring that their electronic device used at the session complies with the Government of Canada “Cyber Safe" recommendations. ### COVID-19 Due to the social-distancing requirements of COVID-19, in an effort to keep you and IRCC staff members healthy, IRCC is predominantly scheduling citizenship events by videoconference using Microsoft Teams. In-person citizenship events are not currently available. If you do not want to proceed with the session using Microsoft Teams, you can communicate with [email protected]. We will contact you in the future when in-person services resume. ### CONSENT Please indicate your consent by checking the relevant box below (I agree or I do not agree) and write your name into the fillable box that corresponds with your choice. I consent to the use of Microsoft Teams between myself and IRCC for the purposes of continuing the process of assessing my citizenship application. I am aware of and fully understand and accept the risks associated with communicating my personal information to IRCC over Microsoft Teams. I understand and agree that IRCC does not provide assurance with respect to the protection, confidentiality, or security of the Microsoft Teams videoconferencing tool and accept the risks inherent in participating in the citizenship process through Microsoft Teams. I agree not to hold IRCC or its employees liable for any damage or loss, however caused, arising out of the communication of my personal information over Microsoft Teams for the purpose set out above. I have read the above information and **AGREE** to participate in the citizenship event through Microsoft Teams. **-OR-** I have read the above information and **DO NOT** agree to receive services or participate in events using Microsoft Teams. I would prefer to wait until in-person processes resume and acknowledge that an in-person appointment may cause further delays in my application. **RETURN THE FORM TO IRCC** * Once you have completed your form, please save it and return to IRCC through emailing [email protected] by 2024-12-20. * If you do not provide the consent form by 2024-12-20, we assume you have chosen to opt out of sessions with IRCC via Microsoft Teams. This will not affect the process of your citizenship application but will cancel the Microsoft Teams event we have scheduled with you. We will continue the processing of your application once in-person services have resumed.