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=== 1. Apply Online, If You Can === | === 1. Apply Online, If You Can === | ||
Most applicants can now apply online to become Canadian citizens. More information on how you can apply online can be found at the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/apply.html IRCC website]. | |||
=== 2. Apply on Paper === | === 2. Apply on Paper === | ||
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In addition to these documents, the applicant must supply two identical photographs that: | In addition to these documents, the applicant must supply two identical photographs that: | ||
:a) | :a) Have been taken within the last six months; | ||
:b) The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photograph, and include the top of the shoulders | :b) The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photograph, and include the top of the shoulders; | ||
:c) must be 50 mm (2″) by 70 mm (2 3/4") | :c) must be 50 mm (2″) by 70 mm (2 3/4"); | ||
:d) The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4″) and 36 mm (1 7/16″) | :d) The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4″) and 36 mm (1 7/16″); | ||
:e) Crown means the top of the head or (if obscured by hair or a head covering) where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen. | :e) Crown means the top of the head or (if obscured by hair or a head covering) where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen. | ||
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:'''NOTE:''' Due to COVID-19, IRCC processing times have increased, and there is limited capacity to process citizenship applications and provide processing timelines. | :'''NOTE:''' Due to COVID-19, IRCC processing times have increased, and there is limited capacity to process citizenship applications and provide processing timelines. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' If a candidate has an emergency, they can request urgent processing of their citizenship application. More information can be found on the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/ | :'''NOTE:''' If a candidate has an emergency, they can request urgent processing of their citizenship application. More information can be found on the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/apply/urgently.html IRCC website]. | ||
== B. The Citizenship Interview and Test == | == B. The Citizenship Interview and Test == | ||
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The test takes place in a relatively informal environment where the applicants are required to write the exam on their laps. The majority of people find the 30 minutes provided to be sufficient to finish the exam. However, people who lack adequate knowledge of English or French could experience difficulties with passing the test. | The test takes place in a relatively informal environment where the applicants are required to write the exam on their laps. The majority of people find the 30 minutes provided to be sufficient to finish the exam. However, people who lack adequate knowledge of English or French could experience difficulties with passing the test. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' A local non-profit organization, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, publishes ''The Citizenship Handbook'', a free guide intended to help introduce new Canadians to the country’s political process. The handbook is available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Punjabi. Call (604) 687-2919 for more information. | :'''NOTE:''' A local non-profit organization, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, publishes ''The Citizenship Handbook: A Guide to Democratic Rights and Responsibilities'', a free guide intended to help introduce new Canadians to the country’s political process. The handbook is available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Punjabi. Call (604) 687-2919 for more information. | ||
=== 2. Citizenship Judge === | === 2. Citizenship Judge === | ||
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== C. The Oath of Citizenship and the Citizenship Ceremony == | == C. The Oath of Citizenship and the Citizenship Ceremony == | ||
:'''NOTE:''' | :'''NOTE:''' Since the COVID-19 pandemic, most applicants will be invited to a video oath ceremony and some applicants may be invited to an in person ceremony. For more information visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-ceremony.html IRCC website]. | ||
If an application is approved, successful applicants are notified in writing to attend a formal ceremony to receive their citizenship certificates | If an application is approved, successful applicants are notified in writing to attend a formal ceremony to receive their citizenship certificates. Successful applicants attending an in person ceremony must bring various documents including their original (or certified) Immigration Record of Landing (if you became a permanent resident before June 28, 2022) or Permanent Resident card or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and the Records of any minor children who are becoming citizens with them. Immediately before taking the Oath of Citizenship, the Record of Landing/COPR will be stamped, updating the applicant’s status from permanent resident to Canadian citizen. | ||
If the Record of Landing has been lost or stolen, the applicant must notify the police immediately. When successful applicants come to their ceremony, they must bring satisfactory evidence that they have reported the loss or theft to the police, and will also be required to complete a statutory declaration. | If the COPR/Record of Landing has been lost or stolen, the applicant must notify the police immediately. When successful applicants come to their ceremony, they must bring satisfactory evidence that they have reported the loss or theft to the police, and will also be required to complete a statutory declaration. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' If the applicant forgets to bring the Record of Landing or evidence of a reported loss or theft, local office staff will make arrangements for the applicant to return with the necessary papers to another ceremony or, where applicable, exercise their discretion to allow the applicant to participate in a ceremony with the understanding that he or she will become a citizen, but only receive the commemorative document at that time. In that case, the applicant’s file with the citizenship certificate will be kept in the local office until the applicant brings or sends the Record of Landing to be stamped. Citizenship certificates not picked up within a reasonable time will be destroyed. The client will need to apply for a new certificate. | :'''NOTE:''' If the applicant forgets to bring the COPR/Record of Landing or evidence of a reported loss or theft, local office staff will make arrangements for the applicant to return with the necessary papers to another ceremony or, where applicable, exercise their discretion to allow the applicant to participate in a ceremony with the understanding that he or she will become a citizen, but only receive the commemorative document at that time. In that case, the applicant’s file with the citizenship certificate will be kept in the local office until the applicant brings or sends the COPR/Record of Landing to be stamped. Citizenship certificates not picked up within a reasonable time will be destroyed. The client will need to apply for a new certificate. | ||
Citizenship ceremonies are open to the public. Applicants who are 14 years of age or over on the day they are granted citizenship are required to take the oath of citizenship, which is repeated after a judge. | Citizenship ceremonies are open to the public. Applicants who are 14 years of age or over on the day they are granted citizenship are required to take the oath of citizenship, which is repeated after a judge. | ||
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== D. Judicial Reviews == | == D. Judicial Reviews == | ||
Where an application has not been approved, the applicant will be notified of the decision, the reasons for the decision, and his or her right to judicial review. All judicial reviews are made to the Federal Court of Canada. If an applicant decides to seek judicial review, a Notice of Application must be filed in the Court Registry within '''30 days''' of the date the notice of refusal was received. All decisions of the Federal Court are final. However, applicants are free to reapply at any time. | Where an application for citizenship has not been approved, the applicant will be notified of the decision, the reasons for the decision, and his or her right to judicial review. All judicial reviews are made to the Federal Court of Canada. If an applicant decides to seek judicial review, a Notice of Application must be filed in the Court Registry within '''30 days''' of the date the notice of refusal was received. All decisions of the Federal Court are final. However, applicants are free to reapply at any time. | ||
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