How to get Canadian Citizenship?
All people looking to relocate to Canada will find plenty of options there. There are several ways to accomplish your immigration goals, regardless of whether you are coming to study, visit, or work. Many foreigners make the decision to settle in Canada permanently and eventually become Canadian citizens in some cases. The Canadian Citizenship can aid permanent residents in pursuing their desire of remaining in Canada as citizens for the rest of their lives. Apply for a Canadian citizenship.
Requirement for Canadian Citizenship
Residency
You have lived in Canada for three out of the last five years preceding your application.
Language
If you are between 18 and 54 years of age, you must demonstrate your English or French language ability
Citizenship Test
If you’re 18 to 54 years of age on the day you sign your application, you need to take the citizenship test.
Residency Status
Regardless of your age, if you’re applying for citizenship, you must have permanent resident status in Canada.
Tax
Filed income taxes (if required) for any 3 taxation years within the 5 years preceding your application
Knowledge
If you are between 18 and 54 years of age, you must have knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities of a citizen
You may not be eligible for Canadian citizenship if any of the following apply to you:
Revoked Canadian citizenship in the past
Not met the conditions and criteria of your PR status
You have been refused citizenship due to misrepresentation
Been ordered to leave Canada
Canadian Citizenship Application
Once you meet certain requirements to become a Canadian citizen, you need to submit a Canadian citizenship application.
A Canadian citizenship application is subject to many conditions. These standards were altered in October 2017 to provide Canadians flexibility in meeting the requirements, regardless of whether they are recognized, unrecognized, an adult, or a minor. To become Canadian citizenship, firstly a person must be admitted as a permanent resident within Canada for several years. The privileges of each individual in Canada are safeguarded by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Canadian Citizenship Test
Once your Canadian citizenship application has been approved, you may need to take a citizenship test. The citizenship test is intended to let you show off your knowledge of Canada. There are 20 questions which cover:
Rights and Responsibilities of Canadians
History
Geography
Laws
Economy
Symbols
Government
The test lasts 30 minutes and can be given in either French or English. The test is both multiple-choice and true/false questions. In special cases, the test may be administered orally. You will be invited to take the citizenship test after receiving confirmation that your completed application has started being processed. You will be assigned a date and time to attend the exam.
If you are unable to attend the exam, you will need to write to the government and explain why they need to give you a new date. If you do not have a valid reason, your application may be terminated. If you need to ask for a new date and have a valid reason, you will be given a new date and time.
Canadian Citizenship Test taking has resumed after being paused during COVID-19. The IRCC is now allowing individuals to take an online citizenship tests.
Who Needs to Attend an Interview?
After you complete your test, you will have an interview. Your test results will be provided to you prior to the interview. You will be offered a date for your citizenship ceremony if you pass your test. Your language proficiency, the validity of your application and supporting documents, and your compliance with citizenship criteria will all be covered during the interview.
You will be given another chance to pass the test if you don’t pass the first time but still fulfil the other citizenship requirements. You will have another interview with a citizenship authority if you don’t succeed the second time. Your application will be rejected if, after three attempts, you are unable to pass the test.
Oath of Citizenship
Permanent Resident Status
Regardless of your age, if you’re applying for Canadian citizenship, you must have a Permanent Resident Card in Canada.
This means you must not:
be under review for immigration or fraud reasons
be asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada (removal order)
have unfulfilled conditions related to your PR status, for example, medical screening
Before applying for Canadian citizenship, you should review the documents you received when you became a permanent resident to make sure you’re eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. you don’t automatically get Canadian citizenship by marrying a Canadian citizen. If you want Canadian citizenship then you must follow the same requirements as everyone else. There is not a special process for spouses of Canadian citizens.
Dual citizenship occurs when a person is a citizen of two or more countries. A citizen of Canada will retain Canadian citizenship upon acquiring second citizenship in another country.
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