Canadian Citizenship
Canadian citizens hold Canadian passports and have the right to vote provincially/territorially, and federally.
For many, becoming a Canadian citizen is the joyous culmination of many years spent in Canada, and much work and determination.
Grant of Canadian Citizenship
Applying for a Grant of Canadian Citizenship, also called Naturalization, is often considered “the end” of many foreign nationals’ immigration journeys in Canada, and marks a momentous and proud moment in their lives.
Following a successful application, you will be invited to take the oath of citizenship at a citizenship ceremony, a formal ceremony that marks the end of your status as a permanent resident, and the start of your life as a Canadian citizen.
To become a naturalized Canadian citizen, most applicants must:
have permanent resident (PR) status in Canada,
have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days),
have filed their taxes, if required,
pass a citizenship test (if you are between age 18-54),
prove their language skills in English or French (if you are between age 18-54), and
take the oath of citizenship (if you are at least 14 years old).
Proof of Canadian Citizenship
Under very specific and limited circumstances, you can become a Canadian citizen without applying to be one. In these cases, you may want to apply to get proof of your citizenship, by way of a Canadian citizenship certificate.
The Canadian Citizenship Act has been amended several times, and the citizenship rules and requirements changed in 2009, 2015, 2017, and 2020. Determining if you may be a Canadian citizen or not is a complex topic, and one that we would be happy to undertake with you.
In general, you may already be a Canadian citizen if you:
became a citizen because of changes to the Citizenship Act, or
were born outside Canada and at least one of your parents (legal parent at birth or biological parent) either:
was born in Canada, or
became a naturalized citizen before you were born.
It’s important to note that you do not automatically become a Canadian citizen if you marry, or are adopted by, a Canadian citizen, or if you have lived in Canada for a long time as a permanent resident.
Ready to become a Canadian? Let’s connect!
Applying for Canadian citizenship, by naturalization or a proof of your citizenship, is a moment of great pride and happiness. We would be honoured to walk this path with you as your immigration confidante.
We offer professional guidance to help make sense of the often-overwhelming process of applying for citizenship in Canada. We can assist in selecting the best option for you based on your unique needs and goals, and we take care to ensure all applicable application forms and requirements are met.
With personalized support and a focus on attention to detail, we aim to make the application process smoother and more efficient for you, and take pleasure in supporting you from start to finish on your Canadian journey.
Contact us using the form below to take the first step in your journey towards Canadian citizenship.