If you want permanent residency in Canada, you must get a certain CELPIP test score. The CELPIP test is Canada’s general English test. Most people who want to move to Canada get confused and wonder what scores are required to pass the test.
This article will give you a detailed explanation of what you should do while applying for Canadian citizenship.
You must meet the following requirements to become a Canadian citizen:
- Be a permanent resident
- Have lived in Canada for at least three out of five years.
- Filed your taxes
- Pass a citizenship test
- Prove your English language skills
If you want to know more about the above-mentioned points, then continue reading.
Permanent resident:
- If you are applying for Canadian citizenship, you should have permanent resident status in Canada, regardless of age.
- This means you should not:
- Have been asked to leave Canada by Canadian officials
- Have been under investigation for fraud reasons or immigration
- Have unfulfilled conditions relating to your PR status, for instance: medical screening.
Before applying for citizenship, be sure that you are qualified; for that, you must go through the documents you received when you became a permanent resident. A valid PR card is not needed if you are applying for citizenship. This means you may apply with an expired PR card.
How long have you lived in Canada? (Your physical presence)
The day you sign your application, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days which is three years out of five years.
If you need help with the calculation, it is recommended to apply with at least 1,095 days of living in Canada.
Filing your income taxes
You might need to file taxes in Canada for at least three in the five years before the date of application.
Pass a citizenship examination
You will have to take the Canadian citizenship test preparation, if you are between 18 to 54 years on the day of signing your application. You will get questions about Canada’s history, geography, economy, laws, Canadians’ rights, responsibilities, etc.
You will get the test either in English or French. It will have 20 questions, for which you will be given 30 minutes. The test can be written or oral, and the types of questions are true or false, multiple-choice, etc.
Language abilities
There are two official languages of Canada; they are English and French. If you are 18-54 years old on the date of signing your application, you must show your proficiency in speaking and listening in any of these languages.
The ways in which the Canadian government evaluates your English or French language skills are:
- Closely reviewing the proof that you bring with your application.
- Assess your communication skill when you talk to citizenship officials during the process.
- Assess your language ability during a hearing with a citizenship official.
- You need to prepare for Canadian CELPIP to increase your chances of migrating to Canada.
If you are still deciding whether you should apply, you may contact a lawyer. He will solve your problems and provide you with proper guidance and advice.
