Step-by-Step Guide: Applying for Canadian Citizenship After PR

**Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Canadian Citizenship After PR – Start Your Journey Today!**

Canada is a highly sought-after destination for immigrants, providing outstanding healthcare, educational opportunities, and job prospects. If you have already received your Permanent Residency (PR) and are looking to obtain Canadian citizenship, this guide will lead you through the necessary steps.

Step 1: Verify Your Eligibility

Before you start your citizenship application, confirm that you meet the following criteria:

You must have held a Permanent Resident in Canada.
You should have resided in Canada for a minimum of 1,095 days (3 years) during the last 5 years before your application.
You are required to have filed taxes (if necessary) for at least 3 years within that 5-year timeframe.
You must show proficiency in English or French if you are aged 18-54.
You will need to pass the Canadian Citizenship Test if you’re between 18 and 54.

Step 2: Compile the Necessary Documents

Collect the required documents before you submit your application:

Your PR Card or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) A record of your travel history and residency calculation
Tax documents (Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency - CRA)
Evidence of language proficiency (scores from IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF)
Government-issued ID (such as a passport or driver’s license)

Step 3: Complete the Citizenship Application Form

Go to the Government of Canada website and download the Canadian Citizenship Application (Form CIT 0002).
Fill out the form completely and truthfully.
Make sure all required sections are filled to avoid any delays.

Step 4: Pay the Citizenship Fee

As of 2025, the fee structure for citizenship applications includes:

Adults (18 and older): CAD 630
Children (under 18 years): CAD 100

You can pay this fee online via the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) portal.

Step 5: Submit Your Application

You have the option to submit your application online (if eligible) or through mail to the IRCC.
Carefully review all details and documents to avoid potential rejections.
Keep a copy of your application for your records.

Step 6: Prepare for the Citizenship Test and Interview

If you fall between the ages of 18 and 54, you will be required to take the Canadian Citizenship Test.
The test will consist of 20 multiple-choice questions related to Canada’s history, values, symbols, government, and rights.
If necessary, you will also attend an interview with an immigration official.

Step 7: Await Application Processing

The typical processing time for citizenship applications can range from 12 to 24 months.
You can monitor your application status online using your Unique Client Identifier (UCI).

Step 8: Participate in the Citizenship Ceremony

If your application is approved, you will receive an invitation to the citizenship ceremony.
You will be required to take the Oath of Citizenship, officially granting you the status of a Canadian citizen.
Following the ceremony, you may apply for a Canadian passport.

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