08/27/2022
To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you:
* Must be 18 years of age or older on the day you sign the application.
* Must be a permanent resident (landed immigrant) of Canada.
* Must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the 5 years immediately before you apply.
* May need to file personal income taxes for at least 3 years within the 5-year period.
* Must demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French (if you are between 18 and 54 years old when you apply).
* Must demonstrate you have knowledge of Canada and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship (if you are between 18 and 54 years old when you apply - this is assessed after you apply).
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You can't apply for the Canadian Citizenship if you:
1. have any unfulfilled conditions relating to your permanent resident status.
2. are under a removal order (asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada).
3. are inadmissible or prohibited on criminal or security grounds.
