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== A. Grant of citizenship under s 5 == | == A. Grant of citizenship under s 5 == | ||
'''NOTE:''' Regulations may change. Please 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:''' Regulations may change. Please check the regulations and the IRCC website for the most current information on what is required for a grant of citizenship under 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 s 5(1) of the Citizenship Act). An applicant must: | ||
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g. Must not be under a prohibition (see C. Prohibitions). | g. Must not be under a prohibition (see C. Prohibitions). | ||
'''NOTE:''' The Physical Presence Calculator on the [https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do IRCC website] is currently accepted by IRCC as a method for calculating presence in Canada. Applicants can print off the results of the calculator and include them with their citizenship application. | :'''NOTE:''' The Physical Presence Calculator on the [https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do IRCC website] is currently accepted by IRCC as a method for calculating presence in Canada. Applicants can print off the results of the calculator and include them with their citizenship application. | ||
'''NOTE:''' If the individual is between the ages of 18 and 54, 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 Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)/Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) (http://www.language.ca/) level 4 or higher in certain government-funded language training programs. The full list of acceptable documents can be found on the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/language-proof.html IRCC website]. | :'''NOTE:''' If the individual is between the ages of 18 and 54, 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 Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)/Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) (http://www.language.ca/) level 4 or higher in certain government-funded language training programs. The full list of acceptable documents can be found on the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/language-proof.html IRCC website]. | ||
'''NOTE:''' If an applicant studied at a post-secondary program in English or French in or outside Canada, they do not need to write a language test; they can submit their diploma, transcript, or certificate with their citizenship application. | :'''NOTE:''' If an applicant studied at a post-secondary program in English or French in or outside Canada, they do not need to write a language test; they can submit their diploma, transcript, or certificate with their citizenship application. | ||
== B. Resumption of citizenship, s 11 == | == B. Resumption of citizenship, s 11 == | ||