Citizen for canada

[khanm777]

Can anyone tell me if someone have a criminal record and can they apply for Citizenship?

[imigrate]

No you cannot become a citizen if:
- you have a criminal charge or awaiting trial
- if you've been in prison, parole, or on probation in the last 4 years
- if you're being investigated or convicted for a war crime

[links18]

No you cannot become a citizen if:
- you have a criminal charge or awaiting trial
- if you've been in prison, parole, or on probation in the last 4 years
- if you're being investigated or convicted for a war crime

Doesn't it depend on the nature and disposition of the criminal charge?

[khanm777]

Yes you can apply for a citizenship with a criminal record and it all depends on what crime you did. This was very intresting to find this out.

[PMM]

Hi

Yes you can apply for a citizenship with a criminal record and it all depends on what crime you did. This was very intresting to find this out.

"You cannot become a citizen if you:

    * have been convicted of an indictable (criminal) offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act in the three years before you apply
    * are currently charged with an indictable offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act
    * are in prison, on parole or on probation
    * are under a removal order (have been ordered by Canadian officials to leave Canada)
    * are under investigation for, are charged with, or have been convicted of a war crime or a crime against humanity or
    * have had your Canadian citizenship taken away in the past five years.


PMM