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