Countless Canadian permanent residents who have successfully navigated the immigration journey eagerly anticipate the moment when they will be bestowed with citizenship and officially become recognized as Canadian citizens. However, prior to reaching that significant milestone, there remain a few crucial tasks that must be completed to satisfy the requirements set forth by Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in order to obtain approval for their Canadian citizenship application.
You must have resided in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) within the five years prior to submitting your citizenship application. Days spent in Canada as a student, visitor, worker, temporary resident, or protected person in the last five years can be counted as half days, up to a maximum of 365 days, towards the total of 1,095 days.
Applicants aged 18 to 54 must demonstrate their proficiency in either English or French, the official languages of Canada. Proof of language proficiency is required.
You are expected to have a fundamental understanding of Canadian citizen rights and responsibilities. Additionally, you should have knowledge of Canadian history, geography, and the political system. This knowledge will be tested through the Canadian citizen test, which you will need to pass after your application is approved.
Your application for Canadian citizenship will be denied if you have a criminal history that would prevent the granting of citizenship.
Meeting these requirements is essential for obtaining Canadian citizenship.
On the other hand, individuals will be ineligible to apply for citizenship if they:
On the other hand, individuals will be ineligible to apply for citizenship if they:
“Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family.”
— Ban Ki-Moon
