CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
Mar 3, 2020 | Gerd Damitz | CIC CHANGES | No Comments
- Requirement to intend to live in Canada once granted citizenship was repealed
- Citizenship revocation provisions only applying to dual citizens were repealed
- Minors can qualify on their own without the need to have a Canadian parent
Changes included:
- Required physical presence in Canada reduced to 3 out of 5 years
- Days spent in Canada before becoming a permanent resident, within 5 years of applying for citizenship, count as half days (up to 365 days) towards physical presence requirements
- Age range for language and knowledge requirements reduced to 18-54 years old
- Time required for applicants to file income taxes before applying for citizenship is reduced to 3 out of 5 years
- A new citizenship revocation process with the Federal Court as the decision-maker on most cases
- Citizenship officers will be allowed to seize fraudulent or suspected fraudulent documents
Please contact our office at info@visascanada.com if you meet the new requirements and plan to file a citizenship application. We will be happy to assist you as your representative.