Many people come to Canada with the ultimate goal of becoming Canadian citizens. We are always excited to help people attain that goal, especially clients that have been with us since the beginning of their journey to Canada. Odyssey Law assists with Citizenship Applications, including conducting assessments as to citizenship eligibility, as well as Citizenship Certificates. Please see below for further information.
Please note that the information contained on this post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, please call Odyssey Law for a consultation.
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Canadian citizenship may be gained as of a right (e.g., if one of your parents is a Canadian citizen) or an application for Canadian citizenship can be made if certain criteria are met.
If a person’s citizenship is gained as of a right, that person can apply for a Citizenship Certificate as proof of that Canadian citizenship.
To make an application to become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must:
- be a permanent resident;
- have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years;
- have filed taxes (if required);
- prove language skills in English or French; and
- pass a citizenship test
If there are issues as to absences from Canada, a person may be asked to complete a Residence Questionnaire as part of their citizenship application.
If a citizenship application is successful, the applicant will be invited to take the Canadian Oath of Citizenship at a citizenship ceremony.
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