Becoming a Canadian Citizen Grade 9 geography Lester

Becoming a Canadian Citizen Grade 9 geography Lester B Pearson

Becoming a Canadian Citizen If you want to become a Canadian citizen, you must follow several steps: 1. Determine if you are eligible to become a citizen. 2. Apply for citizenship & pay fee ($200. 00) 3. Take the citizenship test, if you are between the ages of 18 and 54. 4. Attend a citizenship ceremony, if you are 14 or older

1. Who Can Apply to Be A Citizen? To be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, you must meet the requirements in all of the following areas: • Age (+18) • Have permanent resident status* • Time lived in Canada (3 years) • Language abilities (English or French) • Criminal history (prohibitions) (none) • Knowledge of Canada and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship (citizenship test)

2. Apply for citizenship & pay fee

3. Take the citizenship test n Written test and possible interview with a citizenship judge. n The test evaluates two things: 1. your knowledge of Canada and 2. your language abilities.

Example Questions from a Citizenship Test http: //www. cbc. ca/news/background/immigration/citi zenship-quiz. html

4. Citizenship Ceremony The citizenship ceremony is the final step in becoming a Canadian citizen. During the citizenship ceremony, everyone takes the oath of citizenship and then receives citizenship certificate.