Citizenship
Canadian Citizenship, the Final Step
The day my clients take the citizenship oath is the day their immigration story ends the way it was supposed to. Getting there is mostly arithmetic and paperwork, but both have traps.
The requirements, plainly
You need permanent resident status, enough days physically in Canada in the five years before you apply, filed taxes, language proof if you are between 18 and 54, and a pass on the citizenship test. Most refusals and delays come from one place: counting the days wrong, or losing track of trips abroad.
Citizenship by descent
Rules about citizenship passed down from Canadian parents have been changing. If you suspect you may already have a claim to citizenship through a parent, it costs one consultation to find out.
What I do
Eligibility check and day count
We go through your travel history properly, including time before PR if it partially counts, and decide when you can safely apply. Applying two weeks early can cost you a year.
The application itself
Forms, documents, photographs, fees, and the physical presence calculation double-checked.
Test preparation
The test is twenty questions about Canada’s history, institutions and symbols. I point you to the right materials and what to expect on the day.
Complications
Long absences, residency questionnaires, misplaced records. Solvable, with patience.
Related services
Express Entry and PR
How most of my clients got here.
FAQ
Questions people ask before they book.
Ready to apply for citizenship?
Let us count the days properly before you file.