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From this page you can:
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Start
your application process for Naturalization |
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Apply
to claim your Canada citizenship by birth or adoption
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Request
a replacement of your citizenship certificate |
Canada
offers several ways to become a Canada citizen.
You may acquire Canada citizenship by one the
following ways:
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Birth |
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Naturalization |
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Decent |
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| 1. Canadian
Citizenship through Birth |
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are a Canadian by birth if: |
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| 2. Canadian
Citizenship through Naturalization |
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may be eligible to obtain Canada citizenship if: |
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- You
are at least 18 years of age and have been a permanent
resident for at least 3 years out 4 proceeding the
application for citizenship
Note:
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Applicant who wishes to apply for Canadian citizenship
through Naturalization, must know about Canada
and the rights & responsibilities Canadian
citizenship
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Children under 18 who are permanent residents
and at least one parent should be a Canadian
citizen or in the process of applying for Canadian
citizenship
Apply for Canadian Citizenship through
Naturalization
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| 3. Canada
Citizenship through Decent |
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may be eligible to obtain Canadian Citizenship
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- You are born outside the Canada after 15 February,
1977 to atleast one parent who is a Canadian citizen
Note: If any one of your parent
is a Canadian citizen by descent and the other parent
is not born or naturalized in Canada, then you may
loose your Canadian citizenship on your 28th birthday
unless you apply to retain your Canadian citizenship
Apply for
Canada Citizenship through Decent
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| 4. Renouncing
Citizenship |
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may be eligible to Renounce your Canadian citizenship
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- You
are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old who
will not live in Canada
- You
prove that you will become a citizen of a country
other than Canada if your application to renounce
is approved
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You will not be a threat to Canada’s security
or part of a pattern of criminal activity and understand
the significance of renouncing your Canadian citizenship
Apply for Renouncing Citizenship
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may be eligible to Resume your Canadian citizenship
if: |
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- You
are a former Canadian citizen and now want to become
a citizen again
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You lost your Canadian citizenship as a minor (under
the age of 21) between January 1, 1947 and February
14, 1977
Apply for Resuming Citizenship
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may be eligible to Retain your Canadian citizenship
if: |
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