Overview
A permanent resident can apply for citizenship after spending enough days in Canada within a set window and meeting other conditions, such as having filed taxes where they were due.
Counting days and listing trips abroad is where applications most often go astray. We build that timeline with you before a form is opened.
Who this suits
- Permanent residents approaching the residence threshold
- Parents applying on behalf of a child
- People with long trips outside Canada who are unsure of their count
What to gather
- Permanent resident card or landing record
- A list of trips outside Canada with dates
- Tax filing records where they apply
- Language evidence for applicants in the age range that needs it
How the work unfolds
Count the days
We build the residence timeline from your passports and records.
Complete the application
Forms and evidence are prepared together and checked for gaps.
Prepare for the test
We explain what the knowledge test and any interview involve.
Questions about this route
Days spent abroad are not part of the residence total. We work the number out precisely from your records.
Applicants in a certain age range sit a knowledge test and show their language ability, and some are asked to attend an interview. We explain which of these applies to you.
Some time spent in Canada as a temporary resident can count in part, under the current rules. We check your history against them.