Canadian Citizenship started in Canada then moved abroad
Hi, I would like to know if anyone had gone through a similar experience, what challenges did they face and if I am missing anything.
- I submitted my application to canadian citizenship in Dec 2025. I am from Costa Rica, met the requirements from PR to apply. My husband and daughter are Canadian.
- End of Jan, moved to Costa Rica due to personal reasons.
- Received AOR on Mar 3rd along with a letter request for fingerprints. How regular is this? Anything I should worry about?
- I am returning to Canada next week for a week to take my fingerprints.
- I have updated the IRCC my new residential address abroad, as I would like to take the test abroad, although can fly back if recommended.
- Also updated mailing address to a friend's
- I will keep active bank accounts (RRSP, TFSA, chequing)
- My PR card expires in Oct 2028 and I have enough days to keep a good PR status until June next year
Also dumb question, when I was filling ou the web form to update my addresses, what is the difference between Adoption vs Grant? I picked Grant but wasn't sure.
Posted Mar 8, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC
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