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[hiteshdand]

Issues about Canadian CITIZEN SHIP



This month Canada celebrated Citizenship Week (October 17 to 23) and held more than 60 citizenship ceremonies and celebrations across the country to mark the occasion. While many were celebrating their new citizenship, some people were concerned with a recent announcement by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in which they stated the Government of Canada is considering making language requirements harder for those applying for Canadian citizenship.
In order to qualify for Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residents must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the past four years before applying. Applicants must be able to pass a multiple choice exam to determine their knowledge of Canadian history, values, institutions, symbols, and proficiency in one of Canada's two official languages – English or French. However, these multiple choice exams do not properly assess an applicant's listening and speaking skills.
If an applicant fails a written test, or if concerns arise regarding an applicant's language abilities following interactions with CIC staff members, an interview with a citizenship judge is scheduled. This can be problematic as there can be a substantial delay between taking the test and seeing a citizenship judge. Furthermore, it is at the discretion of the citizenship judge to determine whether an applicant has a sufficient level of language proficiency.
CIC wants to require future applicants to demonstrate their language proficiency by providing objective evidence, such as proof of post-secondary education completed in English or French or sufficient results of a third party test, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). CIC's proposed change would not increase the level of language proficiency required, but rather how applicants prove their language ability. These changes would only be applicable to applicants ages 18-54.
“The ability to communicate effectively in either French or English is key to the success of new citizens in Canada,” said Minister Kenney. “This change will encourage applicants to ensure that they can speak English or French when they apply for citizenship, thereby improving the integrity and effectiveness of the citizenship program for Canada and for new Canadians alike.”
By providing objective evidence that applicants meet language requirements, citizenship judges would have a better understanding of an applicant's language abilities and make a more informed decision. If language requirements are not met, CIC would be able to quickly return applicants, a process they hope will result in reduced processing times.

Dbc
Nice Info.
after how many years does one become a CITIZEN of Canada?
Hitesh

[tiarachel85]

Dbc
Nice Info.
after how many years does one become a CITIZEN of Canada?
Hitesh

3 years of continuous residence after PR

[destinationBC]

You can apply after completing 1100 days stay in 4 yrs

I am not 100% it 4 yrs or 5 yrs

But the only added benefit one gets after getting a Canadian PP is  Voting Rights and secondly you don't need Visa for half the world
all other rights are same as those of a PR card holder

Dbc
Nice Info.
after how many years does one become a CITIZEN of Canada?
Hitesh

[hiteshdand]

3 years of continuous residence after PR

You can apply after completing 1100 days stay in 4 yrs

I am not 100% it 4 yrs or 5 yrs

But the only added benefit one gets after getting a Canadian PP is  Voting Rights and secondly you don't need Visa for half the world
all other rights are same as those of a PR card holder

THANK YOU.

[tiarachel85]

You can apply after completing 1100 days stay in 4 yrs

I am not 100% it 4 yrs or 5 yrs

But the only added benefit one gets after getting a Canadian PP is  Voting Rights and secondly you don't need Visa for half the world
all other rights are same as those of a PR card holder

1100 days roughly equals to 3 years only !

[hiteshdand]

1100 days roughly equals to 3 years only !

u mean to say that after 3 yrs stay in canada as a PR, we can then apply for citizenship, right? how long does it take for a permanent resident to get his citizenship status. i mean how long is the processing time to convert PR status into citizenship?

[destinationBC]

My uncle got his Canadian PP after 9 months of surrendering Indian citizenship,

u mean to say that after 3 yrs stay in canada as a PR, we can then apply for citizenship, right? how long does it take for a permanent resident to get his citizenship status. i mean how long is the processing time to convert PR status into citizenship?

[destinationBC]

Not continuous stay but these many days in a fixed no of years

3 years of continuous residence after PR

[OHMYGOD]

Its Back to 15 months now check the site

It's surprising that processing time for New Delhi is 16 months. An increase of 1 month only, which is good for us.

[OHMYGOD]

Good info

Thanks for sharing

Issues about Canadian CITIZEN SHIP



This month Canada celebrated Citizenship Week (October 17 to 23) and held more than 60 citizenship ceremonies and celebrations across the country to mark the occasion. While many were celebrating their new citizenship, some people were concerned with a recent announcement by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in which they stated the Government of Canada is considering making language requirements harder for those applying for Canadian citizenship.
In order to qualify for Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residents must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the past four years before applying. Applicants must be able to pass a multiple choice exam to determine their knowledge of Canadian history, values, institutions, symbols, and proficiency in one of Canada's two official languages – English or French. However, these multiple choice exams do not properly assess an applicant's listening and speaking skills.
If an applicant fails a written test, or if concerns arise regarding an applicant's language abilities following interactions with CIC staff members, an interview with a citizenship judge is scheduled. This can be problematic as there can be a substantial delay between taking the test and seeing a citizenship judge. Furthermore, it is at the discretion of the citizenship judge to determine whether an applicant has a sufficient level of language proficiency.
CIC wants to require future applicants to demonstrate their language proficiency by providing objective evidence, such as proof of post-secondary education completed in English or French or sufficient results of a third party test, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). CIC's proposed change would not increase the level of language proficiency required, but rather how applicants prove their language ability. These changes would only be applicable to applicants ages 18-54.
“The ability to communicate effectively in either French or English is key to the success of new citizens in Canada,” said Minister Kenney. “This change will encourage applicants to ensure that they can speak English or French when they apply for citizenship, thereby improving the integrity and effectiveness of the citizenship program for Canada and for new Canadians alike.”
By providing objective evidence that applicants meet language requirements, citizenship judges would have a better understanding of an applicant's language abilities and make a more informed decision. If language requirements are not met, CIC would be able to quickly return applicants, a process they hope will result in reduced processing times.

[grewal]

Asia and Pacific
Visa Office   Processing Times IN MONTHS
(based on a complete application package)
Applications received BEFORE February 27, 2008   Applications received BETWEEN November 28, 2008 and June 25, 2010
Beijing - China   48   18
Colombo - Sri Lanka   55   15
Hong Kong - China   57   18
Islamabad - Pakistan   87   26
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysi51   16
Manila - Philippines   76   15
New Delhi - India           87   15  back to 15 cheers
Seoul - South Korea   51   18
Singapore - Singapore   67   16
Sydney - Australia   52   15
Tokyo - Japan   69   13

[Mogboy]

You can apply to be a Canadian citizen after 3 years of residency as a landed immigrant - period! No ands ifs or buts.

[hiteshdand]

You can apply to be a Canadian citizen after 3 years of residency as a landed immigrant - period! No ands ifs or buts.

Gotcha. Thanks.

[Mogboy]

Friends,

I hope that I have been of some help to you.

Here is a site to explain the 3 years vs 4 years. If you are here continuously for 3 years, then the previous 4th year is of no consequence, you will have met the 3 year requirement. So, assuming you stay in Canada once you arrive you can apply for full citizenship in 3 years.

There is one word that I think everyone on this site should take note of and take advantage of. You will dispel a lot of nonsensical rumors.

GOOGLE

It's will answer almost anything.

[Mogboy]

Oops!

Forgot to post the site.

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000342