Canadian citizenship was first introduced in 1947 with the Canadian Citizenship Act. Since then, there have been several major amendments made by the Canadian government. Today, the law provides that both Canadian-born citizens and naturalized citizens are equally entitled to the rights and obligations of citizens. Under this law, all persons born in Canada are Canadian citizens at birth, with minor exceptions (such as the children of diplomats). At the same time, however, children born outside of Canada to Canadian parents must submit an application to obtain a Canadian Citizenship Certificate to prove that they are Canadian citizens.
Canadian citizens have the right to hold a Canadian passport, the right to vote in Canadian elections, and the right to run their own political campaigns. They also have the absolute right to reside in Canada and the right to leave and enter Canada (they can travel visa-free to over 170 countries). Canada is also one of the countries that allow dual citizenship, so there is no need to give up your previous passport.
Obtaining a Canadian PR is the first step to becoming a Canadian citizen; since 2010, Canada has welcomed an average of more than 260,000 permanent residents each year. In addition, Canada has one of the highest naturalization rates in the world, with 85% of eligible permanent residents receiving citizenship.
Our Canadian immigration services include a variety of options from which you can choose from three packages: Full Representation, Final Review, and Do-It-Yourself. If you have any questions, you can schedule a consultation to speak with one of our immigration consultants.
After you have submitted your citizenship application, the final step will be to take the Canadian citizenship test. Once you pass the test and are approved as a Canadian citizen, you will receive an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony.