Obtaining citizenship is the goal of many immigrants, as Canadian citizens are entitled to certain rights and privileges. Canadian citizenship is obtained by being born in Canada (right of soil) or citizenship by descent – the entitlement to citizenship where one is born or adopted outside of Canada to at least one parent who is a Canadian citizen.
Permanent residents of Canada can apply for citizenship through naturalization, by residing in Canada a minimum legally specified period of time preceding the citizenship application.
Requirements for Citizenship through Naturalisation:
- Have a permanent resident’s status and physically present in Canada for at least 3 out of the 5 years (1,095 days) immediately preceding the date of application.
- Met personal income tax filing obligations in 3 taxation years within the last 5 years preceding the date of application.
- Have adequate knowledge of English or French, if 18 to 54 years of age.
- Have knowledge of Canada, rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizenship, if 18 to 54 years of age.
- Are not under a removal order or subject to other prohibitions under the Citizenship Act.
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