Applying for Citizenship and Being Unemployed

[archerx]

Hi

I am permanent resident for almost three years. When I landed Canada, I started to a certification program for almost 1.5 years.After that, I completed another certification program for 8 months.

However,I am still unemployed for nearly one year. My question is about how affects being unemployed and receiving welfare to apply citizenship?

Thank you

 

[Travel Dream]

In my opinion, welfare does not affect your citizenship . but unemployed will raise some question about your residency. for me I was unemployed but I took english course during that time so I think it will not be doubt about my residency during that time.

 

[cic8888]

archerx
show as much as proof like license renewal or health card (address update) etc ..basically anything that shows you are inside.
you need to prepare your application in such a way that you give enough information about your physical presence.
good luck

 

[SenoritaBella]

Include copies of your transcripts. If the certification programs were in-class (i.e. not an online courses which can be done from anywhere), then it's helps too.

For the interview, be prepared to answer questions about unemployment, future plans, etc. If you have travelled during this period of unemployment, it's even more important to answer the questions properly so they don't think you have been living outside Canada for sometime.

I had my test about 2 wks ago and I was asked about my employment and future plans.

 

[archerx]

Include copies of your transcripts. If the certification programs were in-class (i.e. not an online courses which can be done from anywhere), then it's helps too.

For the interview, be prepared to answer questions about unemployment, future plans, etc. If you have travelled during this period of unemployment, it's even more important to answer the questions properly so they don't think you have been living outside Canada for sometime.

I had my test about 2 wks ago and I was asked about my employment and future plans.

Could you give some tips about interview? I mainly focus on my unemployed period and traveled twice abroad during that time..so how can i answer about my unemployment periods?

Thank you so much

 

[SenoritaBella]

Listen to the questions keenly, before you answer. If you are not clear, ask for clarification. Also, look at the officer when answering and just be yourself.
Being unemployed is not a problem per se, but if asked how come you have been unemployed, be prepared to briefly explain the reason(s). Only you knows the reason(s). The interview is also helps the officer with assessing your language skills.

You can read my interview experience here: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/may2014-applicants-t201261.525.html

Could you give some tips about interview? I mainly focus on my unemployed period and traveled twice abroad during that time..so how can i answer about my unemployment periods?

Thank you so much