to become a Canadian Citizen

[Tri-Cities]

Hi there

I'm on my way back to Canada and since it came up tody I started thinking about becoming a Canadian Citizen.

How does that work?

There is an application I would have to send to CIC and they start the process. Then I would have to pass a test and depending on the result I would be invited to take the oath...?

What are the main obligations?
How about the test?

Anyone who would like to tell me their story? I'd love to hear it.

Thanks

T-C

 

[ari5323]

here you have all the info, Good luck.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/adults.asp

 

[scylla]

What are the main obligations?

The main obligation is living in Canada for 4 out of 6 years before applying.

 

[screech339]

The main obligation is living in Canada for 4 out of 6 years before applying.

Actually there are two main obligations:

1. as mentioned: physically reside in Canada 4 out of 6 years
2. File annual income taxes.

 

[21685]

I have more than 183 in the year 2010, and 2011 the whole year i was out of Canada and in 2012 more than 183, 2013 365 days and 2014 365 and 2015 365 till December.
Can you tell whether I am eligible for citizenship because in the year 2011 was not here for a single day. Thanks

 

[21685]

All seniors and VIP members please clarify the above question.

 

[sjakub]

I have more than 183 in the year 2010, and 2011 the whole year i was out of Canada and in 2012 more than 183, 2013 365 days and 2014 365 and 2015 365 till December.
Can you tell whether I am eligible for citizenship because in the year 2011 was not here for a single day. Thanks

Provide actual numbers of days each year (also before 2010) - and not 'more than', and then ask questions.

 

[screech339]

I have more than 183 in the year 2010, and 2011 the whole year i was out of Canada and in 2012 more than 183, 2013 365 days and 2014 365 and 2015 365 till December.
Can you tell whether I am eligible for citizenship because in the year 2011 was not here for a single day. Thanks

Run the online residence calculator. It will tell you whether you meet the physical presence requirement or not, including the 183 per year requirement. If you do not meet the requirement, it will tell you when you do qualify.

 

[wes786]

I have more than 183 in the year 2010, and 2011 the whole year i was out of Canada and in 2012 more than 183, 2013 365 days and 2014 365 and 2015 365 till December.
Can you tell whether I am eligible for citizenship because in the year 2011 was not here for a single day. Thanks

Run the online residence calculator. It will tell you whether you meet the physical presence requirement or not, including the 183 per year requirement. If you do not meet the requirement, it will tell you when you do qualify.

https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do

Here's the link to the residence calculator.