In order to acquire citizenship in Canada, one must keep the following things in mind.
To become a Canadian citizen, the applicants must:
- be a permanent resident
- have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days)
- have filed their taxes
- pass a citizenship test
- prove their language skills in English or French
Following the application, one must appear for a test. The test shows us what you know about Canada.
When appearing for the test, one must carry the following documents:
- Notice to Appear
- PR identification card (in case you had one)
- 1 form of identification featuring your picture and signature, such as a health card or driver's license
- foreign ID documents must be government-issued (Canadian ones don’t need to be government-issued)
- if not in English or French, provide a translation with an affidavit from the translator All of the passports and travel documents you listed on the application form, both current and expired
- Any certificates, diplomas, degrees, or transcripts that attest to your proficiency in either English or French