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Canadian Citizenship
Becoming a Canadian citizen is a significant milestone in your journey to becoming a part of Canadian society. Canadian citizens enjoy various rights and responsibilities that permanent residents and temporary residents do not. Here’s what you need to know about Canadian citizenship:
Permanent Resident Status
You must have been a permanent resident of Canada and have lived in Canada for a specified period.
Residency Requirements
You must have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the last five years before applying. You also need to be physically present in Canada for at least 183 days in each of the four calendar years that are fully or partially within the five years before applying.
Income Tax Filing
You must have filed your taxes for at least three years within the five-year period, if required under the Income Tax Act.
Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship
To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must meet the following requirements:
You need to demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French, depending on your age and the length of time you have lived in Canada.
You must not have a criminal history that could affect your eligibility.
You may be required to take a citizenship test, which assesses your knowledge of Canadian history, values, symbols, institutions, and responsibilities as a citizen.
Benefits of Canadian Citizenship
Becoming a Canadian citizen comes with several benefits, including:
Canadian citizens have the right to vote in federal, provincial, and territorial elections.
Citizens have access to various social programs, including healthcare and education.
Canadian embassies and consulates can provide assistance to Canadian citizens in distress abroad.
Unlike permanent residency, Canadian citizenship does not expire or require renewal.
As a citizen, you can sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
Language Requirements
Language requirements for Canadian citizenship may include:
Depending on your age and the length of time you have lived in Canada, you may need to provide evidence of language proficiency in English or French.
The citizenship test assesses your language skills and knowledge of Canada.
To meet residency requirements for Canadian citizenship:
You must have physically lived in Canada for a minimum number of days during the qualifying period.
Any time spent in Canada before becoming a permanent resident may not count toward the residency requirement.
Time spent in Canada as a temporary resident (e.g., on a work or study permit) does not count toward the residency requirement.
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