Citizenship Application

What does Canadian citizenship mean?

To be attributed with the Canadian citizenship title means having the same access as a natural-born citizen. You can own a Canadian passport and vote during the election. If you want to contest for a government post, you can do that as a Canadian citizen -which does not apply to permanent residents. Before attaining this position, you must have lived in the country for 1095 days. You cannot move from a temporary resident to a Canadian citizen; you must get permanent resident status before applying for citizenship.

Why get it?

Some of the benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen are listed below:

RIGHT TO VOTE

Any level of government you intend to vote for will be able to do it with Canadian citizenship. Aside from voting, you can also go for any governmental seat and be voted for as a regular Canadian citizen.

Canadian passport

You can travel around the world with a Canadian passport, which is one of the perks of being a citizen. If you plan to tour the world, you can obtain permanent resident status, fulfil the criteria for citizenship and become a citizen to earn this passport. Plus, renewing your passport when it is expired is easier as a citizen.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP

Those who fear losing their previous citizenship once they obtain a new one has nothing to worry about with Canadian citizenship. You can be a citizen of both countries, which means dual citizenship is another benefit.

AUTOMATIC CHILDREN'S CITIZENSHIP

You will be able to transfer citizenship to your children once you get one and they are born in Canada. Natural-born citizens benefit from sharing their citizenship with their children born outside Canada.

FREEDOM TO BE A CANADIAN EMPLOYEE & EMPLOYER

As a Canadian citizen, you can apply to any job as other citizens, and if you wish to own a business and employ others, you are not restricted. The same benefits citizens enjoy as a worker will be given to you, including equal pay. The benefits extend to all kinds of jobs in Canada.

Citizenship Application Eligibility

The documents that validate your eligibility to apply for citizenship include the following:

Permanent Residence Proof
Language proficiency proof in English or French;
A resident of Canada for a minimum of 1095 days within the previous  five years;
Proof of all the income taxes all filled for the last three years;
Completed income tax records before the application can be processed.

All these documents must be submitted without excluding any if you want the application process to be faster and to guarantee your citizenship.

There are unique benefits armed force members of Canada can enjoy when they apply for citizenship. They can fast-track their application provided they meet the minimum criteria of the 1,095 days in the country. You can use a residence calculator to check your eligibility in this area.

Those who just recently learned about their citizenship status through their parent can apply to prove their citizenship status. If your parent is a citizen and you are unsure of your status, ask them or make the same application for citizenship proof.

The most difficult people to get Canadian citizenship are those with a criminal record. If you are in such situations, becoming a citizen will be difficult but not impossible.

The Application Process:

Applying to become a Canadian citizen can be done by following these steps.

STEP 1

Look through the IRCC website for the Canadian citizenship form and fill in the details.

STEP 2

Peruse the required documents before submitting them and check if they are valid.

STEP 3

Make payment for processing the application.

STEP 4

Go to the Physical office in Sydney, Canada, to finish up the details of the form.

The IRCC website will provide the update you need once all these stages have been completed. For a more intimate update, you can join the available discussion forums on the website.

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