citizenship canada

How long do you need to stay in Canada to get citizenship? The simple answer is at least 3 years out of the last 5 years, but there's more nuance than that.

In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for citizenship. But keep in mind, when it comes to Canadian citizenship eligibility not all days are considered equal.

By Daniel Levy

Canada aiming to open online citizenship applications for multiple adults in fall 2022 IRCC updates timeline for online citizenship application access.

Couples and families with multiple adults will soon be able to apply for citizenship online, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

By Shelby Thevenot

Calculating citizenship eligibility for PRs who live in Canada but work in the U.S. A "full" day in Canada is not necessarily a full day in Canada if you are applying for citizenship.

One of the requirements for Canadian citizenship, is you have to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. But if you drive to the U.S. for work every day, does that count as a “full day”?

By Shelby Thevenot

How to calculate Canadian citizenship eligibility An article on the physical presence requirement for Canadian citizenship.

One of the eligibility criteria to become a Canadian citizen is that you need to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canadian citizenship applicants with representatives can now apply online Citizenship applicants who have representatives can now apply online, although the representative still cannot apply on their behalf.

Canada’s online citizenship application portal is open to people who have representatives, but reps will not be able to apply on their behalf until sometime next year.

By Shelby Thevenot

You can now submit proof of Canadian citizenship applications online You can now apply online for a proof of citizenship, as well as citizenship records.

Canada is now accepting online requests for proof of citizenship.

By Shelby Thevenot

What are the benefits of Canadian citizenship? Seven reasons to go from permanent resident to Canadian citizen.

More than 80 per cent of Canadian permanent residents apply for citizenship when they become eligible. So, what are the factors that make Canadian citizenship so desirable?

By Michael Schwartz

How to get citizenship if your parent is Canadian If your parent is a Canadian citizen, you too may be eligible to become a citizen.

Canadian citizens can pass on citizenship to their children who were born overseas.

By Mohanad Moetaz

How Canadian citizenship processes may change in the future IRCC released details of its report on the citizenship program between 2013 and 2018.

A recent immigration department self-evaluation highlights areas where Canadian citizenship processes could be improved.

By Shelby Thevenot