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Citizenship

Citizenship

Citizenship

It is expensive and time-consuming to move to another country for work, permanent residence, or higher education. Obtaining citizenship in Canada is no exception. Even if you’ve put in a lot of time, money, and effort, your immigration attempt might not always succeed. If you could get professional help to improve your chances of getting citizenship, wouldn’t that be nice?

We at SG Immigration offer complete guidance to applicants for Canadian citizenship. We know that choosing to immigrate to another country is a big life decision, so it’s important to us that you get the best information, personalized support, and help filling out your application. The eligibility requirements and requirements are listed below.

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What are the requirements for becoming a Canadian citizen?

To become a Canadian citizen, you must
  • Be a permanent resident
  • Have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years
  • Have filed your taxes, if you need too
  • Pass a test on your rights, responsibilities, and knowledge of Canada
  • Prove your language skills
  • Depending on your situation, there may be additional requirements.

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    How do I apply for Canadian Citizenship?

    To apply for citizenship, you must meet certain eligibility criteria and complete an application.

    Eligibility Criteria

    In order to apply for Canadian citizenship you must:
    • Provide proof that you know how to speak and write in 1 of Canada’s official languages (either English or French)
    • Be a Permanent Resident (PR)
    • Have lived in Canada as a PR for at least 1,095 days out of the 5 years before you apply
    • Have filed your taxes for at least 3 years during the last 5 years and any income tax you may owe must be paid
    IRCC will return your application as incomplete if you do not send acceptable proof that you have adequate knowledge of English or French. Learn more about the language requirements for citizenship on the IRCC website. If you are or have been a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, you may be eligible for a fast-track application process. You can consult with our experts to find out if you have been in Canada long enough as a PR to apply for citizenship. If you have not been in Canada long enough, they will tell you when you will be eligible to apply. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or be applying to become a Canadian citizen. Minors do not need to meet the residency requirement. If one of your parents was a Canadian citizen when you were born, depending on when you were born, you may already be a citizen. If that is true, to be recognized as a Canadian citizen you need to apply for proof of citizenship. You cannot become a Canadian citizen if you have recently been or are in prison, on parole or probation, are serving a conditional sentence, or have been charged or convicted of an indictable crime. If you are under a deportation order, you also cannot apply. Read more information about citizenship eligibility on IRCC’s website.