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'''NOTE:''' It is anticipated that the minimum and maximum age requirements will change soon. Users of this service are advised to seek current information from the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp IRCC website] on the age requirements. | '''NOTE:''' It is anticipated that the minimum and maximum age requirements will change soon. Users of this service are advised to seek current information from the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp IRCC website] on the age requirements. | ||
Once the Registrar receives the application and supporting documents, the Department will begin processing the application and determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of the Act. When it has been determined that an applicant is eligible to apply for citizenship, and they have passed the required clearances, they are scheduled for a citizenship test and an interview with a citizenship official. If the applicant is between the ages of 18 and 54, he or she must pass a test about Canada’s history, geography and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The applicant is given at least seven days (usually two - three weeks) written notice prior to the date of the examination. If the applicant is '''55 years or older''' he or she does not have to write the test, however, they are still required to attend an interview. | Once the Registrar receives the application and supporting documents, the Department will begin processing the application and determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of the Act. When it has been determined that an applicant is eligible to apply for citizenship, and they have passed the required clearances, they are scheduled for a citizenship test and an interview with a citizenship official. If the applicant is between the ages of 18 and 54, he or she must pass a test about Canada’s history, geography and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The applicant is given at least seven days (usually two - three weeks) written notice prior to the date of the examination. If the applicant is '''55 years or older''' he or she does '''not''' have to write the test, however, they are still required to attend an interview. | ||
Where an applicant has failed to provide all materials relating to the application, the Registrar will give notice to the applicant to provide the appropriate materials. If the applicant fails to comply with this notice, the Registrar will send a second notice. Failure to comply with the second notice will result in the abandonment of the application, and the applicant will have to file a new application. | Where an applicant has failed to provide all materials relating to the application, the Registrar will give notice to the applicant to provide the appropriate materials. If the applicant fails to comply with this notice, the Registrar will send a second notice. Failure to comply with the second notice will result in the abandonment of the application, and the applicant will have to file a new application. | ||
