Canadian Citizenship
A citizen of Canada enjoys a lot more privileges than a permanent residency holder does. Canada is a welcoming nation for new citizens but applying for Citizenship can be a lengthy process. Working with an Immigration Consultant can help you to present a strong application and save yourself time and money. SRS Immigration can guide you through your citizenship application process. The eligibility requirements for Candian Citizenship are as follows.
- 18 years old or older.
- Have 3 years of qualifying permanent resident status during the preceding 5 years.
- Be physically present in Canada for at least 183 days during any of the three qualifying calendar years that are fully or partially within the five years immediately before you apply.
- Have met any applicable requirement under the Income Tax Act to file income taxes for any four taxation years that are fully or partially within the six years immediately before you apply.
- Intend to reside in Canada OR work outside Canada in or with, or accompany certain family members employed in or with the Canadian Armed Forces or the federal public administration or the public service of a province.
- Have adequate knowledge of Citizenship Language Requirements, if under the age of 64.
FAQs
No, there is no obligation to apply for Canadian citizenship at any time.
Unlike Canadian permanent residents, Canadian citizens have no residency obligations. Canadian citizens cannot lose their status unless it was obtained through material misrepresentation. Canadian citizens also receive Canadian passports and are entitled to vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections.
Under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), qualified Canadian citizens can benefit from facilitated admission into the US, Mexico and Chile for business- and work-related purposes.
Depending on when and for what reason citizenship was revoked, it may be possible to re-apply for Canadian citizenship. For complicated citizenship problems like these, it is best to have a consultation.
Anyone born in Canada is most likely a Canadian citizen. Anyone unsure of his or her Canadian citizenship can contact IRCC and request a search for citizenship records, and obtain new citizenship documents. For an accompanying spouse to be considered eligible for an open work permit, the study permit holder must be enrolled full-time at a degree-granting post-secondary institution. Eligible post-secondary institutions include:
Public post-secondary institution, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec.
- Private college-level school in Quebec; and
- Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law.
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