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== A. Grant of citizenship under s 5 == | == A. Grant of citizenship under s 5 == | ||
'''Note:''' At the time of publication, the Canadian Government has already begun the process of changing the regulations such that the period having been physically present, the age maximum and minimum for demonstrating language ability and knowledge of Canada, and the number of years of tax filings required will be altered. Check the regulations and the IRCC website for the most current information on what is required for a grant of citizenship under section 5. | '''Note:''' At the time of publication, the Canadian Government has already begun the process of changing the regulations such that the period having been physically present, the age maximum and minimum for demonstrating language ability and knowledge of Canada, and the number of years of tax filings required will be altered. Check the regulations and the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp IRCC website] for the most current information on what is required for a grant of citizenship under [http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-29/page-2.html#docCont section 5]. | ||
To be granted citizenship, applicants must meet the required qualifications (as set out in s 5(1) of the ''Citizenship Act''). An applicant must: | To be granted citizenship, applicants must meet the required qualifications (as set out in [http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-29/page-2.html#docCont s 5(1) of the ''Citizenship Act'']). An applicant must: | ||
* make an application for citizenship, | * make an application for citizenship, | ||
* be 18 years of age or over (for persons under 18 years of age, see (see [[{{PAGENAME}}#D. Minors|D. Minors]]), | * be 18 years of age or over (for persons under 18 years of age, see (see [[{{PAGENAME}}#D. Minors|D. Minors]]), | ||
* have, since becoming a permanent resident, been physically present in Canada for at least 1460 days in the (6) years immediately before the date of submission of the application for citizenship, | * have, since becoming a permanent resident, been physically present in Canada for at least 1460 days in the (6) years immediately before the date of submission of the application for citizenship, | ||
**'''Note:''' The Residence Calculator on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website is helpful but is not always accurate. It can only be a guideline to determining whether an individual has fulfilled the residency requirement, and if not, when the individual is eligible to apply for citizenship. | **'''Note:''' The [https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do Residence Calculator] on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website is helpful but is not always accurate. It can only be a guideline to determining whether an individual has fulfilled the residency requirement, and if not, when the individual is eligible to apply for citizenship. | ||
* have an adequate knowledge of either English or French, | * have an adequate knowledge of either English or French, | ||
**'''Note:''' If the individual is between the ages of 14 and 64, they are required to send proof of their ability to speak and listen in English or French in the citizenship application. Examples of acceptable documents that satisfy this requirement are the results of IRCC-approved third-party tests; transcripts or diploma from a secondary or post-secondary education in English or French, in Canada or abroad; evidence of achieving [http://www.language.ca/ Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)/Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC)] level 4 or higher in certain government-funded language training programs. The full list of acceptable documents can be found on the IRCC website. | **'''Note:''' If the individual is between the ages of 14 and 64, they are required to send proof of their ability to speak and listen in English or French in the citizenship application. Examples of acceptable documents that satisfy this requirement are the results of IRCC-approved third-party tests; transcripts or diploma from a secondary or post-secondary education in English or French, in Canada or abroad; evidence of achieving [http://www.language.ca/ Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)/Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC)] level 4 or higher in certain government-funded language training programs. The [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/language.asp full list of acceptable documents] can be found on the IRCC website. | ||
* have an adequate knowledge of Canada and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, and | * have an adequate knowledge of Canada and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, and | ||
* must not be under a prohibition (see [[{{PAGENAME}}#C. Prohibitions (ss 19 & 22 of the Act)|C. Prohibitions]]) | * must not be under a prohibition (see [[{{PAGENAME}}#C. Prohibitions ([http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-29/page-6.html#docCont ss 19 & 22 of the Act])|C. Prohibitions]]) | ||
== B. Resumption of citizenship, s 11 == | == B. Resumption of citizenship, s 11 == | ||