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Citizenship
Canada has broad categories of immigration programs that let foreign citizens to become Canadian citizens after following a series of government guidelines. You would be delighted to know that Canada has perhaps the most convenient procedure for foreigners to become a citizen of the country without any hassle. As a Canadian citizen, you receive several benefits from the country’s government, provided you remain disciplined within its constitutional framework. You need to consider a wide range of factors to apply for the Canadian citizenship.
Requirements to apply for the Citizenship
It is one of the first factors that you need to consider while applying for the Canadian citizenship. You should be an adult, i.e. above 18 years of age at the time of application.
A minor can become a Canadian citizen only when his or her parent or adoptive parent or even a legal guardian or single parent is a Canadian citizen, applying on his or her behalf.
It is crucial to stay in Canada for a combined period of 1095 days in past 5 years while applying for Canadian citizenship. There are exceptions for children and Crown servants. Citizenship can be applied based on the nature and tenure of profession in Canada.
Canada has two official languages – English and French. You need to showcase a minimum level of proficiency in either or both the languages. The region of Quebec puts more weight on your proficiency in French language. There are points allotted to your profile based on your proficiency level.
You should have clean police records while applying for the citizenship. Your profile should not have any criminal history.
If you are former citizen of Canada, you need to undergo the same process as a foreigner. If you had been ripped off your citizenship due to a criminal offence, your application wouldn’t be considered.
It is also important to product tax-payment proofs to the authorities for duration of 3 years in last 5 years. The step is important to convince the government of transparency from your side.
When you apply for citizenship on behalf of your adopted child, you need to show relevant proofs validating the relationship.
Gather information about Canada
It is always good to have some knowledge about the country where you want to live, work, and become a citizen. It is a wise idea to gather information about voting laws, constitutional rights, cultural heritage of the country, etc. before you decide to apply for citizenship.
The requirement of Permanent Residency (PR)
It is mandatory to hold a PR status while applying for the Canadian citizenship otherwise your application wouldn’t be reviewed by the concerned authorities.
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