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le_eddz

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Hey guys, I'm hoping someone can help me with this enquiry.
If I've been a temporary resident (study permit) for 8 months, then will be applying for PGWP + Express Entry, so I'm assuming, if things go well, that I'll get PR after 7 months of PGWP, when will I be able to apply for citizenship?

So that's 8 months (Student) + 7 months (Work). How many months/years of PR will I need? Do the 5 years start counting when I came as a student?
Thank you and I hope my question is clear.
 
le_eddz said:
Hey guys, I'm hoping someone can help me with this enquiry.
If I've been a temporary resident (study permit) for 8 months, then will be applying for PGWP + Express Entry, so I'm assuming, if things go well, that I'll get PR after 7 months of PGWP, when will I be able to apply for citizenship?

So that's 8 months (Student) + 7 months (Work). How many months/years of PR will I need? Do the 5 years start counting when I came as a student?
Thank you and I hope my question is clear.
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You must have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years to qualify for citizenship. Two of these years must be AFTER you become a PR. So best case scenario you will qualify to apply for PR two years after you have become a permanent resident.
 
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