Citizenship

If you qualified to enter Canada as a skilled worker, you should be able to obtain Canadian citizenship. Our immigration policy is purposely geared to bringing in the most qualified and adaptable people in the world so they can become valuable and contributing Canadian citizens. With a little patience, you can secure one of the most respected and cherished passports in the world, too.

To be eligible for citizenship, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a permanent resident and have residence in Canada 1,095 days (three years) during the four years immediately preceding the date of citizenship application
• Be able to speak and understand English or French
• Be knowledgeable about Canada (its history, politics, geography)
• Understand both your rights and your responsibilities as a Canadian citizen
• Be prepared to take an oath (affirmation) of citizenship