Student or Commonwealth Route??

[airman777]

Hello All,

New to the Forum!  I am a UK-born US citizen, currently trying to become a Canadian citizen.  Because of the nature of my work, I had to renounce my UK citizenship (not sure if the UK still recognizes me as a citizen).  Would it be a faster path for me reinstate my UK citizenship and try to become a citizen through commonwealth laws, or just try for Canadian citizenship by going to graduate school (on a visa) in Canada and applying via CEC?

Thanks for the help!

[jamesbond]

Hi,

I don't think there are any "commonwealth laws"

So you'll have to go the route everybody else does.

[Leon]

Right, that is no immigration class for commonwealth.  You are in the same position as everybody else.  If you are young, you can look into if your country of nationality has a working holiday agreement with Canada.  It could help you get your foot in the door.  The UK does have such a program.  The US not really, I believe if you are a student, you can get a 6 month work permit.  Check bunac.org

[links18]

Commonwealth citizenship is pretty much useless in Canada.

[newtone]

the only thing common about it is you are a commoner and wealth is a word to make you are worth something