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Requirements for Canadian Citizenship
To be qualified to submit a citizenship application, you must:
-Have Canadian permanent residency
-Have spent at least three years in Canada (or one year if you are married to or in a common-law relationship with a Canadian citizen)
-Have a working knowledge of either French or English
-Meet the character and residency standards
- Pass the citizenship test
- Have filed your taxes
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Applying for Citizenship
To apply for citizenship, you must do the following:
-Fill out the application form
-Pay the application cost, which is now $100 for adults
-Provide supporting documentation, such as documentation of your physical presence in Canada and proof of your permanent residency.
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Citizenship test
To prove your understanding of Canada, you must pass a test if you are applying for citizenship. Questions about Canadian history, geography, culture, and government are part of the test. Before being invited to a citizenship ceremony and becoming a Canadian citizen, you must pass this test.
After passing the citizenship exam, you will get an invitation to the swearing-in ceremony. You will take the Citizenship Oath during this event, and you'll also get your citizenship certificate.
