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Canadian Citizenship

Deciding Whether to Become a Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen

Almost all immigration programs in Canada require you to become a Canadian permanent resident before becoming eligible for citizenship. Whether you apply through Express Entry, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or some other immigration program, you secure permanent residency, not citizenship. After you have been a permanent resident and have lived in Canada for three

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Learning English and French to Pass the Canadian Citizenship Interview

If you want to immigrate to Canada or are a permanent resident and wish to apply for Canadian citizenship, you need strong language skills in either French or English, which are the two official languages of Canada. You will need to pass an approved language test in order to qualify to immigrate under Express Entry

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What is the Difference Between a Citizenship Card and Citizenship Certificate?

Before 2012, Canada issued citizenship cards. These wallet-sized cards were issued to naturalized citizens and resembled the birth certificates which were issued by many provinces and which were also wallet-sized and plastic and could be used to prove citizenship. After February 1, 2012, CIC the citizenship card and the commemorative certificate presented to new Canadians

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Photo Requirements for Applying for Canadian Citizenship

When you submit a Canadian citizenship application, you will need to include two passport-sized photos of you with your application. These photos will need to meet certain requirements to be acceptable. The photographs must: Show you with a neutral expression. Your mouth must be closed and you must not be smiling or frowning. Be two

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