According to the official website of the Government of Canada, to become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must:
be a permanent resident of Canada
have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days)
have filed their taxes, if they need to
pass a test on their rights, responsibilities and knowledge of Canada
prove their language skills in English or French
take the oath of citizenship
There are some exceptions and additional requirements depending on the applicant’s age, situation, and background. For example, spouses of Canadian citizens, adopted children of Canadian citizens, current or former Canadian Armed Forces members, and past Canadian citizens may have different eligibility criteria. You can check your eligibility and apply online on the [Citizenship and Immigration Canada website].
Some of the benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen are:
You can vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections
You can run for office and hold a Canadian passport
You can travel to more than 180 countries without a visa
You can access more social programs and services
You can enjoy the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Some of the challenges of becoming a Canadian citizen are:
How to become a Canadian citizen most applicants must qualify this
You may have to renounce your previous citizenship, depending on your country of origin
You may have to pay a fee of $630 CAD for adults and $100 CAD for minors
You may have to study for the citizenship test and prepare for the interview
You may have to wait for several months or years for the processing of your application
You may have to face some cultural and linguistic differences in your new country
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