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Provide proof that you know how to speak and write in 1 of Canada's official languages (either English or French)
Be a Permanent Resident (PR)
Have lived in Canada as a PR for at least 1,095 days out of the 5 years before you apply
Have filed your taxes for at least 3 years during the last 5 years and any income tax you may owe must be paid
IRCC will return your application as incomplete if you do not send acceptable proof that you have adequate knowledge of English or French. You can learn more about the language requirements for citizenship on the IRCC website.
You can use the Residence Calculator to find out if you have been in Canada long enough as a PR to apply for citizenship. If you have not been in Canada long enough, it will tell you when you will be eligible to apply.
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or be applying to become a Canadian citizen. Minors do not need to meet the residency requirement.
If one of your parents was a Canadian citizen when you were born, you may already be a citizen. If that is true, to be recognized as a Canadian citizen you need to apply for proof of citizenship.
You cannot become a Canadian citizen if you have recently been or are in prison, on parole or probation, are serving a conditional sentence, or have been charged or convicted of an indictable crime. If you are under a deportation order, you also cannot apply.
At OMRAM Immigration, we recognize the value of your decision to come to Canada whether it is reuniting with your family, business, studying or permanent residence. We are here to discuss the best option for you.
At OMRAM Immigration, we recognize the value of your decision to come to Canada whether it is reuniting with your family, business, studying or permanent residence. We are here to discuss the best option for you.
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