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Once I obtain Canadian Permanent Resident status, how soon do I become eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship? Do I have to apply for Canadian Citizenship as soon as I am eligible? What are some of the advantages of obtaining Canadian Citizenship? Will time spent in Canada prior to becoming a permanent resident be counted towards my Citizenship application? Will time spent absent from Canada be counted towards my Citizenship application? Will Canadian Citizenship make me eligible to work in the USA, Mexico, or Chile? As a Canadian citizen, am I required to obtain a Returning Resident Permit for absences from Canada? Can I have dual Citizenship? As a Canadian citizen, must I pay Canadian income tax on my worldwide income? Rights and Obligations as a Landed Immigrant: |
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Q: Once I obtain Canadian Permanent Resident status, how soon do I become eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship? A: You are allowed to apply for Canadian Citizenship after you have been physically resident in Canada for three years (1095 days) out of the four years immediately preceding your application. Where exceptional circumstances exist, however, you may be allowed to apply even if you have not been physically resident in Canada for the required 1095 days. Q: Do I have to apply for Canadian Citizenship as soon as I am eligible? A: No. There is no obligation to apply for Canadian Citizenship at any time. Q: What are some of the advantages of obtaining Canadian Citizenship? A: Unlike permanent residents, Canadian citizens are allowed to be absent from Canada for extended periods of time without any risk of losing their status. Except in rare cases, Canadian citizens cannot be deported from Canada. Canadian citizens also receive Canadian passports and are entitled to vote in federal elections.  A: Time spent legally in Canada prior to becoming a permanent resident may be counted towards the calculation of the 1095 days required to qualify for Canadian Citizenship. Within the four years prior to applying for Canadian Citizenship, each day spent in Canada as a non-permanent resident (i.e. as a visitor) is counted as half a day, up to a maximum total credit of one year. Each day spent in Canada as a permanent resident is counted as one whole day. Q: Will time spent absent from Canada be counted towards my Citizenship application? A: Unless there are exceptional circumstances, time spent outside of Canada (other than for short vacations) will not be counted towards the calculation of the 1095 days required to qualify for Canadian Citizenship. A: Under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, qualified Canadian citizens can benefit from facilitated admission into the USA, Mexico and Chile for business and work-related purposes. Q: As a Canadian citizen, am I required to obtain a Returning Resident Permit for absences from Canada? A: No. Citizens of Canada are not required to obtain Returning Resident Permits for any absence from Canada. Canadian Citizenship cannot be lost as a result of a long or permanent absence from Canada. A: Since 1977, Canada has permitted its citizens to hold dual or multi Citizenship. As a result, Canadian citizens will not lose their Canadian Citizenship if they retain their former nationality or become citizens of another country. If you intend to become a Canadian citizen, you are advised to verify whether the country of your current nationality permits dual citizenship. Q: As a Canadian citizen, must I pay Canadian income tax on my worldwide income? A: Not in all cases. As a general rule you are only required to pay Canadian income tax on worldwide income if you reside in Canada. It is always best to consult with a specialist in Canadian taxation for specific advice regarding any and all Canadian taxation matters. A: You and your dependents have the right to live, study and work for as long as you remain permanent residents in Canada, and are entitled to most social benefits accorded to Canadian citizens. When you have met citizenship requirements, you may apply for Canadian citizenship and a Canadian passport. There are a few limitations on non-citizens (Permanent Residents):
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