There are many paths to
citizenship and Canada welcomes the next generation of Canadians who will shape this nation for years to come with open arms. Canadian laws have specific eligibility requirements which a person needs to meet before they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
To be eligible for Citizenship you must:
- Be a Canadian Permanent Resident;
- Have met all of the residency requirements as conditions of your Permanent Residency;
- Be 18 years of age or be 14 years or older if with a parent;
- Have a clear criminal history and not be considered a security threat to the country;
- Have filed your taxes for a minimum of 3 taxation years in the past 5years (if necessitated by the Income Tax Act) before your application;
- Have physically stayed in Canada as a permanent resident for a minimum of 3 years (1,095 days) in the last 5 years prior to your application. Time spent outside Canada can also be counted if-
1. You’re a PR who was working for or with the Canadian Armed Forces, public service, or the state public administration;
2. You spent time outside Canada with your Canadian common-law partner or spouse, or PR spouse, common-law partner, or parent who was working for or with the public service, federal administration or Canadian Armed Forces. - Be competent and able to use one of Canada’s official languages, either English or French;
- Be able to pass the Canadian Citizenship Test which tests your knowledge of Canada.
Although,
the list above is quite inclusive, but there are some variations that are possible depending on the person’s age and the history of their status in Canada.
By becoming a citizen of Canada, you can also-
- Be able to vote in all elections;
- Run for government office if you desire;
- Join the military;
- Apply for a Canadian Passport;
Additionally, you will beable to pass on to your children the right of citizenship and allow them andsubsequent generations the right to be a citizen of Canada.If you would like to get some advice about submitting your Citizenship application, then connect with one of our consultants today for further assistance.
Professional Fees
These amounts below do not include disbursement (Government fees) or miscellaneous costs.
Initial Consultation starts from CAD 65 and goes onward as required.
- For 30 Minutes Consultation CAD 65;
- For 1 hour Consultation CAD 105;
Canadian Citizenship Applocation - Starts from CAD 1000
- 1st installment CAD 500: At the time of signing the agreement.
- 2nd installment CAD 500: Before the submission of the application.
