Australian with PR married to a Canadian

[Richieg]

Hi there,

I'm Australian and I am married to a Canadian and we have been living in Australia for the last 10 years.

Prior to that, we lived in Canada for a few years where I got my permanent residency. I thought it had expired, but recently found out that because I am married to Canadian it is still valid.

My wife has an Australian citizenship, and we have plans of moving back to Canada in a few years and I wanted to see what I need to do to be eligible to apply for my citizenship?
and if the 10 years of being a PR + being married to a Canadian can help with anything?

We would be looking to live in either Ottawa or Montreal.

I have been to the consulate here in Sydney and sent multiple emails to immigration Canada, but I haven't had any clear answers.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

 

[itsmyid]

you still need to stay in Canada for 3 years to be eligible, having a Canadian wife doesn’t bring any extra points

 

[nofrills]

Hi there,

I'm Australian and I am married to a Canadian and we have been living in Australia for the last 10 years.

Prior to that, we lived in Canada for a few years where I got my permanent residency. I thought it had expired, but recently found out that because I am married to Canadian it is still valid.

My wife has an Australian citizenship, and we have plans of moving back to Canada in a few years and I wanted to see what I need to do to be eligible to apply for my citizenship?
and if the 10 years of being a PR + being married to a Canadian can help with anything?

We would be looking to live in either Ottawa or Montreal.

I have been to the consulate here in Sydney and sent multiple emails to immigration Canada, but I haven't had any clear answers.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

You need to fulfil the criteria including the physical present requirements eg have been physically present as a PR for 3 of the past 5 years (1095 days)

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become-eligibility.asp

 

[devilhimselff]

Move back to Canada as a PR, wherever and whenever you want, fullfil citizenship requirements and done.

 

[tomlee1986]

This only counts towards pr obligation.. not citizenship days