Becoming a citizen: After applying
Once we start processing your case, we will send you a notice confirming we have received your application for Canadian citizenship.
We will also send you a copy of the study guide Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. Study the guide carefully. You will need to know the information in it for the citizenship test.
Please note: Discover Canada was updated on March 14, 2011. You do not need the updated version to prepare for the citizenship test. The test does not contain questions on the new material. To prepare for the citizenship test, you can study any copy of Discover Canada issued by the Government of Canada since November 12, 2009.
When you come for the citizenship test, remember to bring the following documents with you:
- the original documents you submitted with your application (personal identification, immigration documents, etc. For a complete list, see Becoming a citizen – How to apply and
- any passport or travel documents relevant to the four years before your application.
You can check the status of your application online. You can also check the status of your application by contacting the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre.