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Canadian Citizenship: Changes on the Way
Sarah N. Goodman BBA, JD
May 10, 2016 - Canada’s Liberal Federal government has announced that it will be making several changes that will make it easier to become a Canadian citizen.
The proposed changes include the following:
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Applicants must be permanent residents of and physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (three years) during the five (5) year period preceding the submission of their application.
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Applicants must no longer be present in Canada for at least 183 days in each qualifying year.
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Applicants between the ages of eighteen (18) and fifty-four (54) must meet basic knowledge and language requirements.
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Adult applicants must no longer declare their intent to reside in Canada once they become citizens.
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Restores consideration of time spent in Canada as non-permanent residents for most applicants to a maximum of one (1) year of credited time.
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Reduces the period to three (3) years for adult applicants to file Canadian income taxes, if required under the Income Tax Act, to be eligible for citizenship.
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Repeals the authority to revoke Canadian citizenship from dual citizens who served as members of an armed force of a country or an organized armed group engaged in armed conflict with Canada.
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Repeals authority to revoke Canadian citizenship from dual citizens who are convicted of terrorism, high treason, treason, or spying offences, depending on the sentence received.
Our law firm offers a variety of citizenship and immigration services. Accordingly, please contact our office should you require assistance with your Canada citizenship or immigration application.
Sarah N. Goodman
Barrister & Solicitor
Jeremy Carr & Associates
520 Comerford Street
Victoria, BC V9A 6K8
Phone: 250 - 388-7571
Web: www.esquimaltlaw.com/lawyers
Email: sgoodman@jcarrlawyers.com
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