Eligibility check
Who Is Eligible to apply for citizenship?
Any individual regardless of age, or Canadian parentage, are eligible to apply for citizenship on the condition that they fulfil certain stipulated requirements.
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What Are these Requirements?
Essentially there are three requirements- Physical Presence, Income-tax filing & Language requirements & Citizenship test
Physical Presence
To qualify for Canadian Citizenship, an applicant must be physically present in Canada for 3 out of the past 5 years closely prior to their application. Notably, the counting may now include physical presence each day in present in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before reaching a status of permanent resident is also considered toward meeting the physical presence requirement for citizenship, up to a maximum credit of 365 days.
However, children below 18 are exempt from the residency requirement provided one of the parents is either a Canadian citizen or applying to become a Canadian citizen and has met the requirement themselves.
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Income-tax filing
Besides physical presence, applicants must meet the requirement under the Income Tax Act by filing their personal income tax in the three relevant years in the five-year time frame immediately before applying.
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Language requirement & Citizenship test
Moreover, applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 have to prove their language proficiency by taking a language test in one of Canada’s two official languages, ; English or French to establish that they can effectively communicate in that respective language. . Language tests currently approved and accepted by IRCC for citizenship application purposes are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Canadian English Language-Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
Test d’Évaluation Française (TEF)
Test d’Évaluation du Français Adapté au Québec (TEFAQ)
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Additionally, applicants have to demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding about Canada’s history, geography and political system by passing the Citizenship test.
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We duly acknowledge that every case is significantly different, and an individual’s unique circumstances or previous history largely impact their ability to apply for Canadian Citizenship. We helped many people and their families apply for and acquire Canadian Citizenship. Contact us today to book a consultation to assess your particular circumstances.
NB: Canada offers citizenship through naturalization and by birth in Canada.
Application Support
There are two ways to apply
1. Online, if you can
Some applicants can now apply online for their Canadian citizenship.
2. Apply on paper
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By getting an application package
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Pay the application fees
The fees vary depending on age (18 and over) or minor (under age 18). This would essentially include:
The processing fee
The right of citizenship fee
If more than one application is being submitted at the same time, you can pay all the fees together.
Make sure your application includes the fee receipt with it.
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​You may be disqualified for Canadian citizenship if you
3. ​Are under a removal order
4. Have a criminal record or are facing changes in Canada
5. Been refused Canadian citizenship as a result of misrepresentation
6. Had your Canadian citizenship revoked
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​Processing of Citizenship Application
The processing of citizenship application takes place at office in Sydney, Nova Scotia where they are pre-screened to ensure the application is complete and the all the requirements are met. Within about 12 months from submission, applicants may receive an intimation to attend an interview to and upon the successful completion, the citizenship is conferred.
Settle Assistance
Canadian education system
b. Canadian healthcare system
c. Pre-arrival TO DO list
a. Canadian education system
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The Canadian Education system allows international students with academic credentials from accredited institutions to pursue higher education in Canada. Canadian universities offer a wide range of programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels as well as professional degrees.
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Canada has both public and private education systems. The Canadian government heavily subsidizes kindergarten through post-secondary education, spending on average nearly 6% of her GDP on education.
In general, the educational system divided into three levels.
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Elementary school
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Secondary
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Post-secondary
Private education and other school systems (such as religious schools) are also available at all three levels.
Did you know?
Canada is one of the most educated countries in the world. In 2015, 90% of Canadians aged 25 to 64 had completed at least high school and 66% had post-secondary education. These figures are above the OECD average of 78% and 40% respectively.
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In Canada a child can be educated from the year the child turns five (although in Ontario and Quebec a child can be educated one year earlier). Kindergarten may be optional in some federal states. The table below shows the general ages at which children should attend school (please note that legal homeschooling requirements may vary across Canada).
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Primary Education
Also known as elementary school, this level ranges from kindergarten or first grade (ages 6-7) to grade eight (ages 13-14). The school year usually runs from September to June of the following year.
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Secondary Education
Also known as high school, this level is from grade 9 (ages 14-15) through grade 12 (ages 17-18). Ontario's class is 12+. In Quebec, students attend high school until the age of 16. Students can then attend publicly funded two-year college, CEGEP, where students can earn either a University Preparatory Diploma or a Professional Diploma.
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Higher education
Canada has an extensive network of colleges and universities offering some of the best post-secondary education in the world.
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Learn about higher education in Canada.
Canada has many internationally recognized university programs in both urban and rural areas across the country. Degrees awarded by Canadian universities are generally recognized as equivalent to degrees from other universities around the world.
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The academic year usually lasts from September to April or May and is made up of two semesters. Many colleges offer the opportunity to take courses during her third semester in the summer. Generally, students can start their studies at the university in September (in most cases) or January.
College programs may run year-round, and students may begin their courses at different times of the year.
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b. Canadian healthcare system
Canadian health care coverage is available to foreign/international students, visitors and newcomers. You may have to pay for certain health care services out of your own pocket until your OHIP card arrives or your application is processed. The general rule is that most services available in Ontario are also available to everyone with OHIP coverage. There are some exceptions (some examples are mental health services, some medications not covered by OHIP and eyeglasses)
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Learn more about health care in specific provinces and territories:
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Pre-arrival TO DO list
You've prepared the proper immigration forms and obtained your entry visa to live in Canada, but how do you prepare for what awaits you after you arrive? It is designed to give you the tools, resources, and information you need to successfully integrate into your workforce.
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This information will help you make important decisions and answer some of the following questions:
· Where do you live?
· How do I apply for health insurance?
· How do you find a job?
· How do you manage your finances?
· How can I enter the housing market?
· What kind of weather is expected?
· How do I get a driver's license?
· Where do your children go to school?
· Emergency Response Canada Office