Achieve Your Dreams: Your Pathway to Permanent Residence and Citizenship

PR/CITIZENSHIP

Eligibility Criteria for Canadian Citizenship

To become a Canadian citizen, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Permanent Resident Status

• Be a permanent resident of Canada.
• Ensure you are not under review for immigration or fraud reasons.
• You must not be under a removal order or have unfulfilled conditions related to your PR status.

2. Time Spent in Canada

• Have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days).
• We recommend having more than 1,095 days of physical presence in case of calculation issues.
• You may include time spent in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person, and time abroad as a Crown servant or family member of a Crown servant.

3. Filing Income Tax

File taxes in Canada for at least 3 years within the 5 years before your application date, if required.

4. Language Skills

• If you are between 18 and 54 years old, you must demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French.
• Prove you can participate in everyday conversations, understand simple instructions, and use basic grammar.

5. Citizenship Test

If you are between 18 and 54 years old, pass a citizenship test covering the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens, as well as Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws, and symbols.

6. Oath of Citizenship

Take the oath of citizenship if you are at least 14 years old and your application is approved.

Situations That Can Prevent Citizenship

Certain conditions can prevent you from becoming a Canadian citizen, including:

• Having committed a crime in or outside Canada.
• Serving a term of imprisonment, parole, or probation, as this time does not count towards the physical presence requirement.

Special Cases

• Spouses of Canadian Citizens: Marriage to a Canadian citizen does not automatically grant citizenship. You must meet all the standard requirements.
• Children and Grandchildren of Canadian Citizens: You may already be a Canadian citizen if you have a Canadian parent or grandparent. Apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate to confirm.
• Applicants for Minors, Adopted Children, or Canadian Armed Forces Members: There are additional or different requirements.