Canadian citizenship may be obtained by persons who have obtained permanent residence and have been resident in Canada for three years in a four-year period. Residence in Canada is usually demonstrated by physically residing in the country but in certain cases a person need not have been physically present for the entire three-year period if they can demonstrate they maintained a substantial connection to Canada during their absence. Becoming a Canadian citizen brings certain benefits that permanent residents do not enjoy, such as the right to vote in political elections, the ability to obtain a Canadian passport, and the non-revocable right to enter and live in Canada.

Citizenship Appeals

In the event that an application for Canadian citizenship has been rejected by the authorities, our firm can assist to launch an appeal of the negative decision in the Federal Court of Canada.

If you are interested in Canadian citizenship, please contact us for further information.

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