Citizenship tests, timelines, oaths, eligibility, application process, requirements
Can I apply earlier for Canadian Citizenship?
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Annilly Posts: 1
Posted On: 3/24/2021
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Hi. I came to Canada in 2013 as foreign worker, got married in 2015 n my husband did sponsorship application for me n I got my PR status in Nov 8, 2019.
Can I apply now for citizenship n if not when is the soonest to apply ?
Thanks.
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Lahbib70 Posts: 62
Posted On: 3/29/2021
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Annilly wrote:
Hi. I came to Canada in 2013 as foreign worker, got married in 2015 n my husband did sponsorship application for me n I got my PR status in Nov 8, 2019.
Can I apply now for citizenship n if not when is the soonest to apply ?
Thanks.
Hi,
The first thing you need to do is complete the Online Physical Presence Calculator in order to know if you are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship based on the time you spent in Canada.
https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do?&lang=en
"You may be able to use some of your time spent in Canada as an authorized temporary resident or protected person towards your physical presence calculation. Each day spent physically in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before becoming a permanent resident within the last five (5) years, will count as one half day, with a maximum of 365 days towards your physical presence."
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0002-application-canadian-citizenship-under-subsection-5-1-adults-18-years-older.html#Step1
According to the information you provided, you have not cumulated two years yet as a PR in case you need to add the extra time (One year max) that you spent in Canada as a temporary resident.
Thanks,
Lahbib
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