Citizenship - Reform Immigration Consultancy

Thinking Of Applying For Canadian Citizenship?

Here’s the perfect instructional guide on how to successfully get Canada Citizenship approval.

Citizenship Application Eligibility Criteria

To become and enjoy the benefits of being a Canadian citizen, applicants must:

Present proof of speaking and writing proficiency in either French or English (Canada’s official languages)

Be a permanent resident (PR) at the time of application

Have resided in Canada as permanent residents for not less than 1,095 days in the space of the last five years before the application

Provide proof that shows they have continually filed their taxes for at least three years within a 5-year timeframe.

Also expect to pay and clear all pending income tax payments before forwarding their citizenship applications

The Application Process

To get started, applicants have to follow these steps to get their citizenship application process in motion:

Check out the Canadian Citizen Application Package on the IRCC website to download and fill out the necessary information

Read and attach all supporting documents Pay for the application fee

Submit the completed application to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Do I Have To Write a Test?

Candidates that successfully get their applications approved have to take the citizenship test. Young applicants below 18 years and persons above the age of 54 do not need to take the tests. Access helpful information on how to prepare for a citizenship test here.

Is Fingerprints Registration a Necessary Requirement

Yes, applicants may have to register their fingerprints or/and provide court documents when applying for the citizenship program. The procedure is to screen all applicants ensuring no one is prohibited under the Citizenship Act.