The privileges of a Canadian citizen are more extensive than those of a permanent resident. A person who meets all of the requirements for citizenship may take the citizenship test. In general, within six months of passing the test, you will be invited to the oath-taking ceremony for becoming a Canadian citizen, in which you will pledge your commitment to the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.
As a citizen of Canada, you have certain rights and privileges at your disposal. Among these rights are the freedoms of opinion, expression, religion, voting, peaceful assembly, aboriginal rights, mobility rights, equality rights and legal rights.
Eligibility
You must meet certain requirements to obtain Canadian citizenship. These criteria include:
- A minimum age of 18 must be met. If you have a dependent child that is under 18 years old, you can apply for their citizenship if they are a permanent resident and eligible to apply for citizenship. To be their parent, you must be their biological parent, their adoptive parent, or their legal guardian.
- A valid permanent residency status in Canada is required to qualify for citizenship. It is a requirement that you have not been involved in any kind of fraud or proceedings against you are pending.
- For physical presence in Canada, you must have lived there for at least 1,460 days during the six years right before the date you apply; and 183 days during each of the four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years right before the date you submit your application. Only the time spent after you became a permanent resident can be counted. Those under 18 cannot qualify for these requirements. Find out if you have lived in Canada for long enough to apply for citizenship by using this online calculator.
- It is mandatory that you demonstrate your ability to communicate in one of the two official languages of Canada - English or French. The citizenship office will evaluate your language skills during the interview. When an officer is interviewing you, they are looking for communication skills, basic grammar, day-to-day usage, and others.
- If you earned income during your stay in Canada, you must have filed income tax.
- While applying for citizenship, you must demonstrate your intention to reside in the country for the long haul. After becoming a Canadian citizen, you are free to enter, remain, and leave the country at any time.
- You must take a citizenship test to ensure that you are familiar with Canadian values and culture. As far as the citizenship test is concerned, it will usually include questions about Canada's history, values, institutions, symbols, rights, responsibilities, and privileges. You can read more about all that in the study guide titled Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
- Prohibition: Whether you are inadmissible or undergoing trials outside of Canada, your eligibility to apply for citizenship may be contingent upon your rehabilitation.
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