Citizenship

Blue Chip Immigration Solutions Team appreciates the importance of a citizenship application to each and every applicant. Our professionals ensure that no delays occur while working diligently to ensure that all eligibility requirements are completed and that all relevant documents are obtained for this process to occur at ease.

 

The process of obtaining Canadian citizenship can be instantly gained by Descent if you were born in Canada or have a parent who is a first-generation Canadian citizen, with limited exceptions.

 

At Blue Chip Immigration Solutions, we are devoted completely to the practice of immigration law, and we frequently assist clients in designing and supporting successful Naturalization applications for Canadian citizenship.

 

Permanent residents of Canada are eligible to seek citizenship after living in the country for a legally defined period of time. The process of becoming a citizen is known as “naturalization.” Even if they are born outside of Canada, the children of naturalized Canadian citizens will automatically be granted citizenship.

Benefits of Citizenship

Citizenship is the final stage towards obtaining all of Canada’s rights and benefits, including the right to vote in Canadian elections and the ability to live and work anywhere in the country. The possibility to obtain a Canadian passport is also a popular perk. You can travel to up to 100 countries without a visa if you have a Canadian passport. Furthermore, Canada recognises dual citizenship, which means that permanent residents who earn Canadian citizenship can preserve their original citizenship as well, as long as the laws of the other nation permit it.

Requirements for  Citizenship through Naturalization

Permanent residents of Canada must first complete a residency requirement before applying for citizenship. A permanent resident must be physically present in Canada for at least three years during the five-year period before their application, according to the Citizenship Act. Prior to gaining permanent residency, time spent in Canada as a legal temporary resident will be counted Meet residence requirements (spend 1095 days in Canada in the last 1460 days – three out of four years). In addition, if required by the Income Tax Act, the permanent resident must have filed an income tax return in Canada for at least three years within the five-year period. To add on, there are age-specific requirements that should be fulfilled as well along with language skills requirements for which the applicant must be able to understand and speak Basic English or French. Another thing that is looked over is the fact that how well do you know Canada for which the applicant must be familiar with Canada’s history, geography, government, and citizenship rights and responsibilities. Furthermore, your permanent residency status in Canada must not be in jeopardy at any time, which means you must not be the subject of an immigration investigation, inquiry, or removal order.

Other Citizenship Related Services

Additionally, our firm is always ready to aid you in regards to other Citizenship related applications as well including getting proof of citizenship, resuming citizenship, and renouncing citizenship.

• Proof of Citizenship

 You should apply if you want to:

● Pass down your Canadian citizenship to your child who was born outside Canada 
● Provide a document that proves your Canadian citizenship (such as to apply for a passport, job, pension, social insurance number, etc.)
● Make sure that you’re a Canadian citizen
● Replace a lost, destroyed or stolen certificate
● Update your certificate, such as when you get a legal name change
● Get a certificate for someone born in Canada 
● Get a certificate for someone born outside Canada
● A person is likely a Canadian citizen if at least 1 parent 
● You can check if you or your minor child (under 18) may be a Canadian citizen

• Resuming Citizenship

 You must complete the following requirements in order to reclaim your Canadian Citizenship:

 

● Have been a Canadian citizen have become a permanent resident of Canada after losing your Canadian citizenship 
● Have no unfulfilled conditions relating to your status as a permanent resident 
● Have been physically present in Canada as a permanent resident for at least 365 days in the two years prior to applying and 
● Have met your personal income tax filing obligations for the taxation year prior to applying

• Renouncing Citizenship

You will lose all of your rights and privileges as a Canadian citizen if you renounce your citizenship, and you would have no legal standing in Canada. This implies you’ll need to apply for a permanent resident visa if you want to stay in Canada permanently. If you want to visit, work, or study in Canada for a short period of time, you’ll need to apply for a temporary resident visa.

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Processing Times

● Citizenship Grant: 12 months*

● Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship): 15 Months*

● Resumption of Citizenship: 16 Months*

● Renunciation of Citizenship: 6 Months*

● Search of Citizenship Records: 10 Months*

Contact us now for Assistance with your Citizenship Application.