Applying for Canadian citizenship?
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This content is for people who already have permanent residence and are applying for citizenship.
Sign up to receive a practical checklist outlining what to review and prepare before starting a citizenship application, including eligibility considerations and required documentation based on different situations. Free content is provided as a PDF document and does not include application walkthroughs or consultations. The free Citizenship Readiness Checklist will be provided in PDF format and is planned to be sent around the beginning of February.
Applying for Canadian citizenship is often seen as the final step of the immigration journey, but many applications are delayed or returned due to missing information, incomplete documentation, or misunderstandings about eligibility and preparation requirements.
This guide is designed to help you understand what you need to know and prepare before starting a citizenship application, and to provide structured, step-by-step guidance for completing the application correctly when you are ready.
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Overview of Canadian citizenship eligibility requirements
Physical presence and residency considerations
Language and knowledge requirements overview
Criminality and compliance considerations
Document checklist based on common applicant situations
Guidance on what to prepare before starting the application
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Updates when citizenship requirements or policies change
Application Walkthrough+ live Q&A
Practical guidance for planning your Canadian citizenship application
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Step-by-step Canadian citizenship application guidance
Explanation of each section of the application form
Common mistakes that lead to delays or returns
How to organize and submit supporting documents
Practical guidance for completing the application accurately
Live group Q&A sessions to address common questions and scenarios
Curriculum
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Who can apply for Canadian citizenship
Physical presence and time calculation considerations
Language and knowledge requirements overview
Criminality, prohibitions, and compliance checks
Required documents and supporting evidence
Special situations to consider before applying
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“Citizenship Application Walkthrough” tier exclusive contents
Overview of the citizenship application process
Detailed explanation of each application section
Supporting document preparation and organization
Common errors and how to avoid them
Submission readiness and final checks
Prepare first. Apply when you’re ready.
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This content is for people who already have permanent residence and are applying for citizenship.
Sign up to receive a practical checklist outlining what to review and prepare before starting a citizenship application, including eligibility considerations and required documentation based on different situations. Free content is provided as a PDF document and does not include application walkthroughs or consultations. The free Citizenship Readiness Checklist will be provided in PDF format and is planned to be sent around the beginning of February.
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Created by the same team behind Udemy’s #1* Express Entry course, this citizenship guide applies proven immigration expertise to the Canadian citizenship process. Developed by an authorized Canadian immigration representative, it focuses on preparation, accuracy, and compliance to help applicants approach their citizenship application with clarity and confidence.
Who Are CICS?
Immigration Consulting Company Based in Vancouver
We are Authorized and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC). The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), designed by the government of Canada, licenses and regulates Canadian immigration and citizenship consultants in the public interest.
Led by Dr. Mo H. Khadempour and Alex Khadempour, CICS Immigration Consulting Inc., is a trusted and experienced Canadian Immigration Consulting firm located in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, serving the world in over 65 immigration programs.
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