Citizenship application

Being granted Canadian citizenship is the final step in the immigration process for many immigrants. It is a key indicator of successful integration and gives immigrants the opportunity to vote, enter politics and improves employment opportunities.

In addition, Canadian law allows for dual or multiple citizenships. This means that once a person becomes a Canadian citizen, they do not have to choose between their new citizenship and that of their country of origin.

As well, children born in Canada to parents who are Canadian citizens become Canadian citizens without having to go through an application process.

Eligibility to apply for a Canadian Citizenship.

​To become a Citizen a permanent resident:

• Must have lived in Canada for 1,095 days (3 years) during the five years before you sign and submit your application for citizenship.
• Must meet the minimum language requirement in either of the Canada’s office language.
• Must possess basic knowledge of Canadian rights and responsibilities and a brief knowledge of Canadian history, geography in order to pass the citizenship test once the application is approved.
• Must not be inadmissible to Canada when submitting the citizenship application.

Note : Days physically spent in Canada as a student, visitor, worker, temporary resident, or protected person within the last five years may be used to count one half day, up to 365 days, toward the 1,095 day total.

Ineligibility 

​Applicant may be ineligible to apply for the Citizenship if:

• They are not a permanent resident of Canada.
• They do not meet or can prove their minimum residency obligation as a permanent resident.
• They do not meet the minimum language requirement.
• They do not pass their citizenship exam or the interview.
• They are ordered to leave Canada.
• If they are in conviction of a criminal offence.
• They are on parole, on probation and or in prison or they have convicted a crime against humanity or war crime.