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How to Become a Canadian Citizen
This brochure explains
who can become a Canadian citizen;
who cannot become a Canadian citizen;
how you can apply to become a Canadian citizen; and
other information you may need to know.
Who can become a Canadian citizen?
You must be 18 years of age or older to apply to become a Canadian citizen.
You must be a permanent resident.
You must be in Canada legally as a permanent resident.
You must have lived here for at least three years.
You must have lived in Canada for at least three years out of the four years immediately preceding your application for citizenship. For example, if you applied for citizenship on June 1, 2004, we will count back to June 1, 2000. The time you lived in Canada AFTER you became a permanent resident counts as full time. The time you lived in Canada BEFORE you became a permanent resident counts as half time only if it falls within these four years. If you came to Canada on a visa (for example, a student or a work visa) before becoming a permanent resident, you should contact the CIC Call Centre to find out when you can apply for citizenship.
You must know English or French.
English and French are the official languages of Canada. You must know enough of either language to understand other people and for them to understand you. You need to be able to speak English or French well enough to communicate with people.
You must learn about Canada.
You must know the rights and responsibilities of Canadians, such as the right to vote. You must also know some things about Canada’s history and geography, and our political system. When we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgment letter as well as a copy of our free publication, A Look at Canada. You will have to answer questions on the information in this publication when you go for your citizenship test.
Applying for children
If you are the parent of a child who is under 18 years of age, you may apply for your child’s citizenship as soon as the child receives permanent resident status. Children do not need to have lived in Canada for three years to become citizens. To apply for your child, you must already be a Canadian citizen yourself or you must be applying to become a citizen at the same time.
Children do not have to write the citizenship test.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
How to Become a Canadian Citizen
This brochure explains
who can become a Canadian citizen;
who cannot become a Canadian citizen;
how you can apply to become a Canadian citizen; and
other information you may need to know.
Who can become a Canadian citizen?
You must be 18 years of age or older to apply to become a Canadian citizen.
You must be a permanent resident.
You must be in Canada legally as a permanent resident.
You must have lived here for at least three years.
You must have lived in Canada for at least three years out of the four years immediately preceding your application for citizenship. For example, if you applied for citizenship on June 1, 2004, we will count back to June 1, 2000. The time you lived in Canada AFTER you became a permanent resident counts as full time. The time you lived in Canada BEFORE you became a permanent resident counts as half time only if it falls within these four years. If you came to Canada on a visa (for example, a student or a work visa) before becoming a permanent resident, you should contact the CIC Call Centre to find out when you can apply for citizenship.
You must know English or French.
English and French are the official languages of Canada. You must know enough of either language to understand other people and for them to understand you. You need to be able to speak English or French well enough to communicate with people.
You must learn about Canada.
You must know the rights and responsibilities of Canadians, such as the right to vote. You must also know some things about Canada’s history and geography, and our political system. When we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgment letter as well as a copy of our free publication, A Look at Canada. You will have to answer questions on the information in this publication when you go for your citizenship test.
Applying for children
If you are the parent of a child who is under 18 years of age, you may apply for your child’s citizenship as soon as the child receives permanent resident status. Children do not need to have lived in Canada for three years to become citizens. To apply for your child, you must already be a Canadian citizen yourself or you must be applying to become a citizen at the same time.
Children do not have to write the citizenship test.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net