New Requirements for Canadian Citizenship
The new requirements for Canadian Citizenship are now in force. The changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act, the most comprehensive in more than 35 years, make it much harder and more costly to become a Citizen of Canada.
One of the most important changes is the requirement that an individual must now reside in Canada for 4 years over a 6-year qualifying period.
The fees for obtaining Canadian Citizenship have been increased to $630 per adult application and $200 for a minor.
A summary of the main changes include the following:
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Canada for at least 1,460 days (four years) during the six years before the date of their application.
- Applicants must be physically present in Canada for at least 183 days in each of 4-years within the 6-year qualifying period.
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