Citizenship

Canadian Citizenship

Start Your Journey to Becoming a Canadian Citizen

Take the steps towards swearing your Oath of Citizenship and becoming a Canadian citizen with our team of immigration experts by your side.

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How Does Canadian Citizenship Work?

Canadian citizenship is the final step in the immigration journey where you officially become a citizen of Canada. Becoming a Canadian citizen allows you to:

Travel freely (visa exempt) to over 189 countries and territories.

Vote in Federal, Provincial, and Municipal elections.

Retain existing citizenship through dual citizenship.

Possess a Canadian Passport!

General

Eligibility

Requirements

  • Physically lived in Canada for at least 3 years (1095 days) in the last 5 years
  • Filed Canadian Income Taxes for 3 of the past 5 years
  • Demonstrate proficiency in either English or French. Not required if over the age of 55 or for those 18-54 with proof demonstrating they meet the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 4 or higher in English or French. 
  • Have no criminal record or past immigration problems

See If You’re Eligible to Become a Canadian Citizen

Not sure if you’re eligible to become a Canadian citizen? Speak with an immigration expert to explore your options.

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Explore Your Pathway to Canadian Citizenship

There are many steps you will need to complete before getting approved and taking the Oath of Citizenship.

1. Complete an Assessment to Determine Your Eligibility Date

2. Submit a Complete Application to IRCC

3. Write the Canadian Citizenship Test (Required for Ages 18-54)

4. Complete Your Citizenship Interview (May Not Be Required)

5. Say Your Oath of Citizenship

6. Apply for Your Canadian Passport

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Get Help Building a Successful Canadian Citizenship Application

Not sure where to start when it comes to your Canadian citizenship application? Let Foothills Immigration handle the entire process for you, from initial application to swearing your Oath of Citizenship.

  • Review your eligibility, including application requirements like language tests, status, and more
  • Build your citizenship application based on what the government actually wants
  • Submit your application with confidence and handle any additional IRCC requirements
  • Provide ongoing updates, set up your IRCC generated application tracker, and receive rapid and detailed support for any additional requests by IRCC

How We Help You Build a Successful Citizenship Application

Navigating the many steps required to become a Canadian citizen can be challenging on your own. That’s why we’ve designed a proven process to help you build a successful citizenship application.

Step 1 > Discovery

Book your free 10-minute consultation to understand all your options, available programs, and personalized path forward.

Step 2 > Engagement

Official kick off! Sign authorization so we can fully and legally represent your case with Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and/or Service Canada (ESDC).

Step 3 > Intake

Get set up with a personal portal to complete easy to understand questionnaires, upload supporting documents, and watch your progress.

Step 4 > Production

Our team goes to work building your application. We are in contact with you throughout this entire process. 

Step 5 > Review

Your complete application will come to you for review and signatures. After your review, we perform a rigorous internal review to ensure perfection! 

Step 6 > Submission

Your application is submitted to IRCC. We immediately send you a confirmation of submission, summary of current government processing times, and we set up an IRCC portal tracker so you can watch your application throughout processing.

Step 7 > Government Processing

Additional requests for biometrics, medicals, and more may be requested from IRCC as your application makes its way through their processing. We communicate this with you immediately and provide detailed instructions. 

Step 8 > Decision

You are immediately contacted when IRCC updates your case. We are there to walk you through the next steps and always look forward to celebrating with you!

BOOK YOUR FREE 10-MINUTE CONSULTATION

How We Help You Build a Successful Citizenship Application

Navigating the many steps required to become a Canadian citizen can be challenging on your own. That’s why we’ve designed a proven process to help you build a successful citizenship application.

Step 1 > Discovery

Book your free 10-minute consultation to understand all your options, available programs, and personalized path forward.

Step 2 > Engagement

Official kick off! Sign authorization so we can fully and legally represent your case with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Step 3 > Intake

Get set up with a personal portal to complete easy to understand questionnaires, upload supporting documents, and watch your progress.

Step 4 > Production

Our team goes to work building your application. We are in contact with you throughout this entire process. 

Step 5 > Review

Your complete application will come to you for review and signatures. After your review, we perform a rigorous internal review to ensure perfection! 

Step 6 > Submission

Your application is submitted to IRCC. We immediately send you a confirmation of submission, summary of current government processing times, and we set up an IRCC portal tracker so you can watch your application throughout processing.

Step 7 > Government Processing

Additional requests for biometrics, medicals, and more may be requested from IRCC as your application makes its way through their processing. We communicate this with you immediately and provide detailed instructions. 

Step 8 > Decision

You are immediately contacted when IRCC updates your case. We are there to walk you through the next steps and always look forward to celebrating with you!

BOOK YOUR FREE 10-MINUTE CONSULTATION

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