Citizenship<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Citizenship<\/h3><\/h3><\/div>After a few years as a permanent resident, it may be time to apply for citizenship. As a citizen, you will have all the advantages of living in a safe and reliable country that has been ranked among the top 10 countries with the best quality of life in various international rankings for many years. Most importantly, you will say goodbye to permit renewals! So, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Have a permanent resident status<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have lived in Canada for at least 3 years (1095 days) in the last 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have filed your income tax return, if you were required to do so<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pass an exam on your rights and responsibilities and your knowledge of Canada<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prove your language skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrictions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Fees<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- CAD 630 processing fee for an adult (+ 18 years of age) or CAD 100 for a minor and an adult born to a Canadian parent<\/span><\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous charges (translation if applicable, postage, language tests if applicable, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our service fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Citizenship<\/h3><\/h3><\/div>After a few years as a permanent resident, it may be time to apply for citizenship. As a citizen, you will have all the advantages of living in a safe and reliable country that has been ranked among the top 10 countries with the best quality of life in various international rankings for many years. Most importantly, you will say goodbye to permit renewals! So, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Have a permanent resident status<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have lived in Canada for at least 3 years (1095 days) in the last 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have filed your income tax return, if you were required to do so<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pass an exam on your rights and responsibilities and your knowledge of Canada<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prove your language skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrictions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Fees<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- CAD 630 processing fee for an adult (+ 18 years of age) or CAD 100 for a minor and an adult born to a Canadian parent<\/span><\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous charges (translation if applicable, postage, language tests if applicable, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our service fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After a few years as a permanent resident, it may be time to apply for citizenship. As a citizen, you will have all the advantages of living in a safe and reliable country that has been ranked among the top 10 countries with the best quality of life in various international rankings for many years. Most importantly, you will say goodbye to permit renewals! So, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Have a permanent resident status<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have lived in Canada for at least 3 years (1095 days) in the last 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have filed your income tax return, if you were required to do so<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pass an exam on your rights and responsibilities and your knowledge of Canada<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prove your language skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrictions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Fees<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- CAD 630 processing fee for an adult (+ 18 years of age) or CAD 100 for a minor and an adult born to a Canadian parent<\/span><\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous charges (translation if applicable, postage, language tests if applicable, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our service fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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- Have a permanent resident status<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have lived in Canada for at least 3 years (1095 days) in the last 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have filed your income tax return, if you were required to do so<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pass an exam on your rights and responsibilities and your knowledge of Canada<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prove your language skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrictions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- You will not be able to become a Canadian citizen if:<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are being examined for fraud or immigration reasons<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are under a removal order (an order to leave Canada issued by Canadian authorities)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status, for example, a medical examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Fees<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- CAD 630 processing fee for an adult (+ 18 years of age) or CAD 100 for a minor and an adult born to a Canadian parent<\/span><\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous charges (translation if applicable, postage, language tests if applicable, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our service fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Miscellaneous charges (translation if applicable, postage, language tests if applicable, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- You are in prison, on probation, on parole, under investigation, inadmissible or if you have been charged with or convicted of an indictable offence<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have lived in Canada for at least 3 years (1095 days) in the last 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n