Citizenship & Residency
This section explains Canadian citizenship and permanent resident (PR) residency rules in clear terms, using official guidance where possible. Rules and processing steps can change, so always verify details on government websites before you plan around timelines or eligibility.
Topics in this category include:
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Applying for Canadian citizenship (online/paper and key steps)
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Proof of citizenship (citizenship certificate) and when it’s used
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PR cards (get, renew, replace) and portal-based application steps
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Keeping PR status and the 730 days in 5 years residency obligation
Government outlinks (official)
Canadian citizenship (overview):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship.html
How to apply for Canadian citizenship:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/adult-minor/how.html
Proof of citizenship (overview):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship.html
Apply for a citizenship certificate:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html
Permanent resident cards and status (hub):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/permanent-residents.html
Get/renew/replace a PR card:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/permanent-residents/card/apply.html
Understand PR status (730 days rule):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/permanent-residents/status.html
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