Immigration to Canada: two effective programs for investors and entrepreneurs

What benefits will come with citizenship?

Russians consider the country of the maple leaf quite favorable for immigration. This is facilitated not only by its high level of economic development, but also by relatively loyal immigration legislation. And getting a Canadian passport is somewhat easier than, say, a passport from the neighboring United States. Many immigrants wonder what benefits they will receive with Canadian citizenship. Let's list the main ones:

• A Canadian citizen has no problems with employment; he can work in government agencies and occupy senior positions in the government apparatus. At the same time, there are no restrictions for those who have received citizenship by naturalization, which are found in other states;
• the Canadian passport is very prestigious and respected in all corners of the world;
• Canadian citizens have the opportunity to visit 176 countries without a visa;
• Canadian citizenship allows you to enjoy all social benefits provided for by Canadian legislation;
• if a Canadian citizen finds himself in a critical situation in any, even the most remote corner of the world, then the country’s authorities will make every effort to help him and return him to his homeland;
• a Canadian citizen can invite close relatives to live together;
• Canada recognizes dual and even multiple citizenship. Therefore, receiving a Canadian citizenship document does not mean having to say goodbye to your previous or previous passports;
• In Canada, climatic conditions are familiar to the vast majority of people from the CIS countries. The nature of this country is extremely diverse. In addition, Canada is one of the ten most environmentally friendly countries in the world;
• Finally, in the Country of the Maple Leaf there is a very loyal and tolerant attitude towards immigrants. And this is not surprising, because Canada was created by them.

Is there work in Canada for CIS citizens

Canada is also attractive in many ways because representatives of a wide range of professions can find work here. Specialists are in demand in almost all areas of its rapidly developing economy. A significant disadvantage for immigrants from post-Soviet countries will be the demand for highly qualified specialists with confirmed specialized education. Canadian employers are very skeptical about education received in the Soviet Union or CIS countries. The only exceptions may be those of them who are themselves former compatriots or their neighbors in the CIS. Therefore, employment in Canada implies the need to legalize diplomas. To do this, you need to go through a lengthy nostrification procedure, which cannot be called cheap. But if a job is still found, then the level of his payment will exceed even the wildest expectations, as well as the comfort of working conditions.

To find employment in Canada, you need not only high qualifications, but also sufficient specialized work experience, confirmed by relevant documents and recommendations, as well as fluency in English or French.

The Canadian authorities have developed and implemented several special programs aimed at attracting professionals from foreign countries to the Canadian economy:

• Federal Skilled Worker;
• Canadian Experience Class;
• Federal Skilled Trades.

These are just the main programs operating at the federal level. The Kingdom of Canada has a federal structure, so each administrative unit has enormous powers. In view of this, there are regional programs aimed at the immigration of highly qualified personnel and their subsequent employment in a particular Canadian province.

Video: The most in-demand professions in Canada

In modern conditions in Canada the following are especially in demand:

• general practitioners;
• qualified nurses;
• massage therapists;
• software developers;
• specialists in the field of geological exploration and mining;
• architects;
• auto mechanics;
• forestry workers;
• teaching staff of universities;
• social service employees.

Labor immigration to Canada has been a very common phenomenon throughout the post-Soviet space for many years. Our specialists continue to travel to the Land of the Maple Leaf today. Information about the Canadian labor market and the availability of vacancies can be found here.

About six years ago, my friend and I wanted to go to work in Canada. Due to the circumstances, I had to stay, but Roman (that’s my friend’s name) had already left. He took advantage of one of the regional professional immigration programs of the Canadian province of Quebec to move. Roman is an energy engineer by training, so he didn’t have to look for a long time to find a job in a Canadian province rich in water energy resources. A couple of times during this time, my friend came home to his parents, we met, and he spoke in detail about his work and life in Canada. The Canadian mentality is quite close to the Russian one. In any case, he did not feel a “mental blow” when adapting to local society. It is very important to have a good knowledge of English or speak French. Both of these languages ​​have official status in Canada. The vast majority of Canadians are fluent in both English and French. But without knowing the language there is not much to do in Canada. In six years of living in a distant overseas power, Roma managed to start a family. He has a son, who is three years old today. His life partner is from a family of Ukrainian immigrants. Her parents went with her to Canada in 1994, which is already far away today. Previously, they lived in Ukrainian Chernigov. Today, the entire family of Roman’s wife has long ago had Canadian citizenship, a job, and is well-off financially, but homesickness is still sometimes felt. Having married a Canadian citizen, my friend received the right to accelerated acquisition of Canadian citizenship, which he took advantage of. At the beginning of 2021, he solemnly received his own Canadian passport, without surrendering the document on citizenship of his first homeland. We often communicate via Skype and Roman admits that the possibility of dual or even multiple citizenship is very convenient. In Canada he met many compatriots. Some of them have already acquired Canadian citizenship, but have not left Russian citizenship. A similar situation is observed among immigrants from Ukraine. Even after the Civil War in the vastness of the Russian Empire, Canada was covered by the first wave of Ukrainian immigration. Today there is a large Ukrainian diaspora in Canada. It is considered the largest in the world and has about 282 thousand people. There is also a Russian diaspora in Canada, which is also quite numerous. It is estimated that it includes at least 150 thousand people. There are also Armenian, Georgian, Azerbaijani, and Uzbek diasporas in the Land of the Maple Leaf. Meeting a person from the CIS in Canada will not be uncommon.

Canadian citizenship for Russians

The approximate cost of obtaining Canadian citizenship for a Russian will be 630 CAD (Canadian dollars, ~= USD) . There are no official deadlines for processing applications for citizenship; the applicant can track everything on the website.

After receiving the notification, you will be invited to undergo testing (its date will not be rescheduled, so you must take it seriously) and interviews. If successful, it will be followed by an oath ceremony within six months.

Through investments

Obtaining a passport through a certain amount of money is currently not popular due to the need to invest large sums for a long time.

In particular, the program for foreign investors offers to invest $800,000 in a Canadian bank for five years without drawing any profit from it.

In addition, you can distribute the load between your capital and the bank’s capital: an investor who has agreed with the bank only needs to deposit 240 thousand dollars, the remaining amount will be contributed by the bank. In the end, everyone will benefit: the bank will receive a guaranteed income, the investor will receive citizenship.

Currently, almost everywhere programs for obtaining citizenship by investment are closed, so an alternative option may be to obtain citizenship as an entrepreneur or through an assessment of all the assets the applicant has.

But this is associated with many difficulties, for example, the wording “Opacity of receipt” is often used when assessing income and notarial difficulties in translating all company documents into English or French.

See how to perform citizenship verification. All verification of readiness for Russian citizenship by last name. Find it at the link.

Preparatory stage

It is almost impossible to come to Canada and immediately obtain citizenship. To do this you will need to go a rather long way. For some categories of immigrants the conditions may be more favorable, for others they will be stricter. But the vast majority of applicants for a Canadian passport will need to go through several stages of immigration, and will have to wait several years to receive a passport.

Russians, like citizens of other CIS countries, will need a visa to visit Canada. Its parameters (type, category, validity period) must be identical to the purpose of the foreigner’s visit to Canada. To obtain an immigration visa, Russians can apply to the embassy of this country operating in the Russian capital (it also processes entry permits for citizens of Armenia and Belarus). There are diplomatic missions of the Kingdom of Canada in almost every country in the CIS. Therefore, their citizens can contact the diplomatic mission of the Country of the Maple Leaf and obtain the appropriate entry permit there.

Probably not everyone knows that Canada's form of government is a constitutional monarchy. The official head of the country is the British Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the de facto head of state, with great powers. Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.

The next step for a future Canadian citizen will be to apply for a residence permit . Status can be obtained on the basis of a valid visa and other documents, for example, a contract with a Canadian employer or an invitation from Canadian relatives to move. Almost all categories of applicants will be granted temporary resident status for 12 months. It will then require annual renewal.

After three years, you can apply for permanent resident status with a residence permit. It is not very difficult to formalize it, but for this you need to have a fairly strong argument. Permanent residence is assigned to a foreigner for an indefinite period, but the document itself will require updating every decade. If an immigrant is determined to obtain Canadian citizenship, he will need to live as a permanent resident for at least four years. But an indispensable condition is virtually permanent residence on Canadian territory for a period of three years before applying for citizenship. During this period, you can leave the country for a maximum of three months in total.

Canadian passport is respected in the world

As you can see, under optimal circumstances, you can obtain Canadian citizenship (more precisely, submit an application for it) seven years after arriving in this country.

Canada is rightfully considered one of the safest countries in the world to live in. The policy of neutrality, despite NATO membership, provides this country with a minimum level of terrorist threat. There is virtually no street crime in Canada, and the percentage of property crimes is very low.

Is dual citizenship Russia-Canada possible?

A big advantage of obtaining citizenship and a new passport will be full residency in Canada and Russia. For example, a citizen of Kazakhstan or Ukraine cannot do this, since it is illegal. But according to the legislation of the Russian Federation dated May 28, 2014, changes were made to the law on dual citizenship.

Each citizen of Russia must notify the Federal Migration Service of obtaining second citizenship in another state within 60 calendar days. If this rule is ignored, then criminal liability will arise with the payment of a fine of 200 thousand rubles and the assignment of physical labor for 400 hours. In case of delay, an administrative fine of up to 1 thousand rubles will be issued.

The main ways to obtain Canadian citizenship and their features

Canadian law is not particularly creative in terms of how to obtain citizenship, compared to most countries in the world. But those who want to quickly obtain Canadian passports should carefully study all possible ways to this joyful and solemn event.

Citizenship by birth

According to the “right of blood”, children of its citizens will be able to become citizens of Canada. This happens when a child is born into a Canadian family, regardless of whether it happens in Canada or on the opposite side of the planet.

A child born in Canada will certainly receive Canadian citizenship if only one of his parents has citizenship of this country. In such a situation, a child whose only one parent is a Canadian citizen, and who was born outside of Canada, also has an unconditional right to receive a Canadian passport. In this case, upon reaching adulthood, he must independently apply for Canadian citizenship, confirming that one of his parents had citizenship of the Maple Leaf Country. Also in this case, the child can become a Canadian citizen upon the application of the parent who is a Canadian citizen.

The national currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar. 1C$ = 0.77$.

Children born in Canada to stateless persons, called stateless persons, also have the right to become Canadian citizens. Children found within Canadian territory will have similar rights (if they were abandoned by their parents or their parents remained unknown). In this case, the state will take custody of them and, naturally, assign its citizenship.

When a Canadian family establishes guardianship over a child from another country, he will also be given citizenship, but only if the fact of guardianship is confirmed by an official document.

The adoption of a foreign minor by Canadian citizens provides an express right to Canadian citizenship.

By "right of blood" children of Canadian citizens can become citizens of Canada

Canadian legislation also allows for the issuance of citizenship under the “law of the soil”. Birth within Canadian borders gives the newborn the unconditional right to become a Canadian citizen. That is why many wealthy pregnant women from the CIS countries tend to go to Canada, as well as to the USA, where citizenship can also be obtained at birth on their territory. They perfectly understand the prospects for their future children - after all, they do not need to undergo a lengthy naturalization procedure, they clearly have the right to become Canadian citizens. Therefore, it is quite difficult to open a Canadian visa in the last months of pregnancy. Immigration officers working in the diplomatic mission of this country are well aware of the applicants' intentions to visit their homeland.

To obtain citizenship under the “right of the soil”, it is necessary to have irrefutable documentary evidence that the place of birth of the person is Canada.

Naturalization

If you were not lucky enough to be born into a Canadian family or at least on Canadian territory, then there is only one way - naturalization. It is through naturalization that the vast majority of immigrants, in particular from Russia and Ukraine, become Canadian citizens.

Canada is probably one of the most accessible countries in terms of immigration. It’s not for nothing that a third of the country’s population are first-generation immigrants, that is, they themselves moved here to live. Moreover, if someone thinks that they immigrate only from Asia - Africa - the CIS, then they are greatly mistaken. A lot of people from Western Europe, the USA and Australia are moving to Canada and receiving citizenship here. Emigration is also present, mainly to the States. There are quite a lot of immigration programs to Canada, and they change quite often depending on the situation in the country.

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Marriage to a Canadian citizen

If fate has given a Canadian citizen as a life partner, then we can assume that the passport of the Country of the Maple Leaf is practically already in your pocket. The main thing in this case is not to dissolve the marriage within the three years provided for staying in Canada before applying for citizenship.

In the first year of life in Canada, you will have to be content with a temporary residence permit, but already in the second year you can apply for permanent residence. A foreign spouse in this status can live indefinitely, or can submit an application for Canadian citizenship within two years.

On the Internet you can find many advertisements about immigration to Canada and further acquisition of its citizenship by entering into a fictitious marriage. The cost of such a service starts from 10 thousand dollars. Usually this amount is only an advance. As a rule, on the Canadian side, the participants in such transactions are former citizens of the republics of the post-Soviet space who managed to obtain Canadian citizenship and thus replenish their budget. Canadian authorities are very familiar with this method and therefore carefully monitor mixed marriages. Newlyweds should not be surprised when a representative from the immigration service comes to visit them and unobtrusively asks about how the young family is living. To confirm the fact of a marriage, indirect methods of collecting information can also be used, for example, a secret survey of neighbors of a young family. If the fictitious marriage is discovered, then both participants in the criminal union created for the purpose of obtaining Canadian citizenship by fraudulent means may face imprisonment in a Canadian correctional institution for up to four years. Accordingly, a foreigner who acquired citizenship in this way will be deprived of it and will subsequently lose all rights to legal residence in Canada.

Canadian law provides for a special fiancé visa. Using it, you can come to Canada and marry a Canadian citizen within nine months of its validity. For men, accordingly, such a visa will be called a fiance visa. To open a visa, you need an application to the immigration service from a Canadian citizen inviting his significant other. If for any reason the marriage is not concluded, then a foreign citizen with such a visa has the right to stay in Canada only until its expiration. After this, he must leave the country, otherwise he becomes an illegal immigrant. The fiancé or fiancé visa itself does not qualify for immigration status.

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Citizenship for investors

Obtaining citizenship by investment is the most expensive method. This requires an investment of at least 300 thousand Canadian dollars. You will first need to agree on an investment application with the Canadian authorities. If it is approved, the owner of the capital is issued an investor visa, with which he can come to Canada. A foreigner can begin applying for a residence permit after investing at least half of the required amount. Upon receipt of a residence permit, all further immigration processes will take place under standard conditions. The minimum validity period of the invested funds should not be less than three years. After this period, the investor can enter into a new agreement with the Canadian authorities and obtain permanent residence.

Canada is not America. And this can be noticed not only by the geographical location, but also by the lack of as much “fun” as the neighbors. In general, the life of a Canadian consists more of work and some kind of passive relaxation at home. Even when it comes to travel, here again you are in the wrong place. Many Canadians do not even travel to neighboring provinces in their entire lives, and you say Europe-USA.

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The possibility of quickly acquiring Canadian citizenship largely depends on the amount of capital invested. If a foreigner is willing to invest at least a million dollars, then he can apply for a permanent residence permit in Canada (permanent residence). If the investment volume is 10 Canadian dollars or more, then its owner has the right to immediately apply directly to the Canadian government with a request to grant him citizenship.

The decision to issue citizenship to an investor is made at the federal level. If he participates in a regional investment program, then the Canadian provincial authorities petition the federal authorities to grant this person the status of a citizen.

The larger the investment, the faster you can become a Canadian citizen

Canadian Citizenship for Refugees

Canada takes part in international refugee protection programs. But the specifics in this country are somewhat different than, for example, in the European Union. If the latter is stormed by crowds of forced migrants from African and Middle Eastern countries, then it is not easy for them to get into Canada. Its geographical remoteness also contributes to this. Therefore, only the most determined migrants from these regions of the world reach the Canadian shore. Most of Canada's forced migrants come from the countries of South and Central America and Southeast Asia.

Immigrants from the CIS countries will also be able to obtain refugee status in the Land of the Maple Leaf. Having proven that there is a serious threat to life or freedom in their country of residence, forced migrants can count on receiving refugee status in Canada. You will have to wait about six months for a decision from the authorities. Migrants who find themselves in Canada illegally will be forced to spend this time in special camps. If the request for refugee status occurred, say, at a Canadian airport or seaport, then the applicant will be provided with social housing until the issue is finally resolved. Refugee status is valid in Canada for five years. It provides significant social benefits and support from the state. Before the expiration of the status, Canadian authorities will monitor the situation. If by this time the circumstances that forced the refugee to leave their home country continue to exist, then he can apply for Canadian citizenship. Five years with refugee status, subject to law-abiding behavior, will provide yesterday's forced migrant with a Canadian passport.

But a refugee can choose between requesting citizenship or permanent residence. If for some reason he does not want to become a Canadian subject, he can become a permanent resident of this country, which practically equals his rights to a citizen, with the exception of the right to vote and certain social benefits.

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Visa regime in Canada

Citizens of most countries around the world require a visa to visit Canada. The legal basis for the issuance of visas and residence permits is set out in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, in force since 2002.

Holders of passports from a number of European countries, Caribbean countries, the USA and some others have the right to visa-free entry. This does not apply to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.

The visa system in Canada is somewhat different from the European one. Apparently, taking into account the fact that most visa recipients arrive in the country from overseas - from Europe or Asia - and two weeks will not be enough for them, a short-term visa here can be given for six months at once.

Temporary visa

So, short-term visas are issued for up to six months. The name of this document is visitor visa or temporary resident visa. In fact, this is already a short-term residence permit. The type of visa depends on the purpose of visiting the country: it can be tourist, study, work, guest, business. If you are going for short-term study, there is no need for a separate study permit.

Visas can be single or multiple entry – valid for multiple entries into the country. The visa fee for them is the same, and the applicant does not need to indicate which option he is applying for. Initially, all applications are considered for a multiple-entry visa, but in some cases the migration service issues a single-entry visa. A multiple-entry visa allows you to stay in the country for up to six months over a ten year period.

Visas are issued by embassies and consulates at the foreigner’s place of residence, or you can also contact visa centers.

Who issues visas?

• Embassy in Moscow - citizens of the Russian Federation, Armenia, Uzbekistan
• Embassy in Kyiv - citizens of Ukraine
• Embassy in Warsaw – citizens of Belarus
• Embassy in Nur-Sultan - citizens of Kazakhstan

You can also apply for a visa online.

For property owners

Purchasing real estate in Canada does not give its owner a preferential right to obtain a residence permit, permanent residence or any visa benefits.

However, if you plan to live in Canada, purchasing an apartment or house is worth considering. Find out how to do this in our article.

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Requirements for candidates

Candidates for Canadian citizenship are subject to the following basic requirements:

• applicants must be of legal age;
• they need to be holders of Permanent Resident (permanent residence);
• the last three years before applying for citizenship must be absent from Canada for a cumulative period of no more than three months;
• candidates must be sufficiently financially secure and have a guaranteed place of residence on Canadian territory. Housing can be owned or rented;
• applicants are required to have a good command of one of the official languages ​​of Canada, confirm knowledge of Canadian traditions, and the main milestones of the country’s history.

Extension and change of visa type

While in Canada, you can apply for a new temporary residence permit. This is done in cases where you need to extend your stay, change its type, or if you entered on a study/work visa, but are now changing your place of study/work.

Formally, this can be done online or in paper form no later than 30 days before the expiration of the first permit.

In fact, you must have sufficient grounds. These include an invitation from a university or place of work. You will need this type of document when changing locations or if you want to switch from a tourist visa to a work or study visa. However, there are significant limitations and failures are common.

Immigration programs to Canada - choose your relocation method

Canada Permanent residence in Canada for entrepreneurs under the Nova Scotia program Duration of receipt: 24 months. Expenses from $115,000

Canada Permanent residence in Canada under the Atlantic Pilot Program Duration of obtaining: 6 months. Expenses from 2,000 €

Canada Permanent residence in Canada for entrepreneurs under the Ontario program Duration of receipt: 48 months. Expenses from $150,000

Canada Permanent residence in Canada for entrepreneurs under the Quebec program Duration of receipt: 24 months.

Canada Permanent residence in Canada for entrepreneurs under the British Columbia program Duration of receipt: 42 months. Expenses from $150,000

Canada Permanent residence in Canada for entrepreneurs - startup visa Duration of receipt: 12 months.

Package of documents

Immigrants must take the preparation of the package of documents very seriously. Often the authorities’ decision to issue citizenship depends on the correct preparation of documentation.

The basic list of documents includes:

• the applicant's civil passport and his foreign passport. You will also need to provide expired passports;
• three passport size photographs;
• confirmation of financial independence. The source of income must be permanent and legal;
• a certificate stating that the applicant does not have any diseases that could become a threat to the local community;
• application for renunciation or retention of previous citizenship;
• autobiography. The document is written by hand and personally signed by the applicant;
• proof of residence in Canada;
• certificates confirming successful passing of language proficiency exams, as well as Canadian traditions;
• document defining marital status;
• certificate of no problems with Canadian legislation;
• Documentary confirmation of payment for all services for obtaining citizenship and state fees.

The applicant should ensure that the documentation is translated into one of the official languages ​​of Canada. Translations must be certified in accordance with the established procedure. Most often, immigration officers ask for additional documentation related to the applicant's biography, confirmation of his source of income and the basis for his stay in Canada.

Minors can obtain citizenship together with their parents. If one of them is not present when taking on Canadian citizenship, then he should ensure that the child has his consent to receive Canadian citizenship. The document must be certified by a notary. If one of the parents with whom the child acquires citizenship cannot provide consent from the absent parent, then he must justify the objectivity of the reason for this with documentation.

Passport photo requirements are strict.

How to get

A question that interests a considerable part of those wishing to acquire a second citizenship is whether marriage to a Canadian citizen gives an advantage when applying for a Canadian passport. Unfortunately, the only thing it can be useful for is obtaining permanent residence under the family reunification program.

The most common way to obtain citizenship is for a foreigner to obtain permanent residence and a residence permit, living in the country for 5 years, of which 4 years the person’s location in Canada must be documented.

In addition to passing the residence qualification, it is necessary to pass tests on knowledge of the history and laws of the country, the state language and take an oath to the Queen of Great Britain. The most popular reasons for obtaining residency are business, work, family ties.

In addition, Quebec has special immigration programs for investors and entrepreneurs. They are strictly limited to a quota of 1,750 pieces per year, with no more than 1,200 from one country. They imply knowledge of the French language confirmed by TEF or TEFAQ tests.

The residence period can be shortened by completing one year of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, thus reducing the period of permanent residence to 3 years instead of 4.

Russians also have the full right to obtain Canadian citizenship if:

• were born in Canada;
• one of your parents has a Canadian passport.

In 2021, Canada's immigration policy may become less strict: the age limit for language testing may be reduced to 18-54 years old and the period of continuous stay may be reduced to 3 years. The law has been submitted for consideration.

The process of obtaining citizenship step by step

Before submitting documents, you will need to pass tests for knowledge of French or English, receiving the corresponding TOEFL or IELTS certificates. For each exam you will have to pay at least one hundred Canadian dollars. The testing time cannot be rescheduled. If the applicant is unable to attend the exam, he will have to pay the cost of the procedure again and try to pass it again.

Documents should be submitted to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. All the information an immigrant may be interested in about the location of the department’s offices can be found on its official website. You must first submit your application electronically. In response to the applicant’s email, a letter is sent with an invitation to submit documents.

The application for citizenship will be processed for at least three months. Most often this period is about six months.

The state fee that must be paid to obtain Canadian citizenship will be C$590. Also to these costs should be added the costs of translating documents, paying for tests and other overhead costs.

When the decision on citizenship has been made, the newly minted citizen will be notified of the time and place of the ceremonial presentation of his Canadian passport. The ceremony usually takes place in the municipal building and is attended by high-ranking officials. Citizenship, as a rule, is awarded simultaneously to several new citizens who have previously taken an oath of allegiance to their new homeland.

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Step-by-step process for obtaining Canadian citizenship

Becoming a resident of Canada is not easy and very expensive; you need to be prepared for the basic and additional costs of citizenship. With the participation of a third party, costs will increase; here we mean payment for the services of emigration agencies.

The procedure for obtaining Canadian citizenship is divided into 7 stages, but first you should familiarize yourself with the requirements for candidates:

• the applicant must be in Canada as a permanent citizen;
• actual presence in the country is 1095 days, allowed in the range of 3-5 years;
• age from 18 to 79 years;
• there should be no tax debt, criminal record, and so on.

The number of days of presence can be calculated using the online calculator on the official immigration website.

Stage 1. Collection of documents

For citizenship, the applicant must collect documentation according to the following list:

• attendance calculation or completed CIT 0407 form;
• all copies of visas, airline tickets, and other travel tickets confirming entry and exit to Canada;
• photocopies of valid and expired passports;
• copies of additional IDs - these can be Driver license or Health insurance, etc.
• candidates aged 18-54 provide test results in English or French;
• photographs 35*45 mm in the amount of 2 pieces;
• payment receipt confirming payment for registration;

Compliance and availability of documents is checked using a checklist on the Government of Canada website. All documents in Russian are translated into one of the official languages.

Stage 2. Filling out the application

If the applicant and their family members meet the requirements and are willing to emigrate permanently, then they must apply for citizenship. To do this you need:

1. Visit the official website canada.ca.
2. Select the “Immigration” section, then “Become a Canadian Citizen.”
3. Click on “How to Apply” for citizenship.
4. Next, select “Application Package” according to the situation.
5. Go to a new page, study the “Instructions”.
6. Then fill out the application form and save it on your computer.
7. Print it later.

Step 3: Payment of fees

No migration process is complete without fees. You can pay the registration fee on the website through the online payment system. Currently the following tariffs are provided:

• per adult C$630, this includes fees for processing the application and granting the right to citizenship;
• For individuals under 18 years of age, there is a C$100 application fee.

In case of refusal, C$100 will be refunded for the right to citizenship; the payment of C$530 will not be refunded. If for some reason a larger amount was transferred, the difference will be returned. The payment receipt is printed and attached to the main package of documents.

Stage 4. Submitting an application

Printed applications from all family members, along with the collected package of documents for citizenship, are sent to the Center for the processing of citizenship cases. Use one of the addresses:

• CPC-Sydney;
• PO Box 7000;
• SYDNEY, N.S.;
• B1P 6V6.

• CPC-Sydney;
• 49 Dorchester Street;
• Sydney, Nova Scotia;
• B1P 5Z2.

The Citizenship Case Processing Department of the CPC or Case Processing Center will send confirmation of receipt of the package - by email or by mail. If the application is filled out incorrectly, information is insufficient, documents are incorrect, the entire package will be sent back to the applicant.

Stage 5. Preparing for the test

After signing the application for citizenship, the applicant (applicant), after 1-2 weeks, is sent a notification letter to take the test, with its help the knowledge of Canadian citizenship is checked. They prepare for it in advance, using teaching materials and texts on the website. Test questions cover history, geography, economics, laws, government procedures, symbols, and regions of the country. There are only 20 questions, of which you need to answer 15 correctly. The exam lasts 30-90 minutes. 3 attempts are allowed, with a gap of 1-2 months.

“If the immigrant is unable to attend the examination on the date specified in the notification letter, then the commission should be notified. To do this, send an email to the specified address explaining the reason. In the future, the date and time will be revised."

Stage 6. Post-test interview

The next step in obtaining citizenship involves meeting with a Canadian official from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration. At the time of the interview, he:

• will provide the results of the citizenship test to the applicant;
• will look at the document confirming passing the language exam;
• will check the application and submitted documents;
• will ask questions regarding obtaining citizenship;
• further, he will approve or refuse the resident’s passport.

Stage 7. Taking the oath

If the answer is positive, to obtain Canadian citizenship, an oath is assigned to all family members; children under 14 years of age are not required to attend. The notification is sent 7-14 days in advance, it indicates the date and time, as well as in what official language it will be held. It will take approximately three months from taking the test. The oath is of an idle nature. Candidates are required to: take an oath, sign it and a special citizenship form, obtain a Canadian passport, a certificate of citizenship for children, and also sing the Canadian anthem. From this moment on, the foreigner is endowed with all the rights of native Canadians, can vote, apply for jobs in government companies, pay taxes, health insurance, and so on.

Denial of citizenship

Citizenship will be denied on the following grounds:

• there is a decision regarding the applicant’s deportation from Canada;
• the applicant has problems with the law;
• citizenship is requested on a deliberately fictitious basis and by providing false information about oneself;
• the applicant violated the procedure.

Is it possible to challenge a refusal?

A negative decision by the Canadian authorities can be challenged by filing an appeal in the Federal Court. For this purpose, Canadian law allows a month period from the date of receipt of the paper denying citizenship. Involving an immigration lawyer in the process will greatly increase your chances of success.

Canadians love cars, but they almost always pay for them only on credit. Well, it’s bullshit that as a result they pay 2 prices, but at once. By the way, if you see a cool car on the street, it’s not a fact that the owner has a lot of money, most likely he has a very large debt. And how they drive! Rain or snow is the most serious national disaster. The speed, which is already not very high when driving on the highway at rush hour, turns into zero kilometers per hour. And where you can still drive, the speed for some reason drops to a maximum of 20 km/h. And doesn't care about anything. They are simply afraid to drive! The “best” drivers are Chinese. Everything is tied to their philosophy - I am a free person - I go wherever I want, and I drive the same way, but what the hell are the rules? If you see a Chinese driver, expect trouble.

Mikhail Arbetov

https://arbetov.com/pochemu-ya-uexal-iz-kanady

Second citizenship

As mentioned above, Canada recognizes dual citizenship. You can even have not two, but much more passports. On the territory of the Country of the Maple Leaf, their owner will only be its citizen. Therefore, he is bound only by Canadian law.

When acquiring Canadian citizenship and maintaining the previous one, a Russian citizen should notify the immigration authority of the Russian Federation that he has received the status of a citizen of another country.

Here people smile and greet you just on the street seeing you for the first and last time. And if they like what you’re wearing or something else about you, they’ll definitely say so and ask where they got it. Or vice versa... For example, a couple of days ago a woman simply told me at a pedestrian crossing that she didn’t like my jeans (she could have remained silent, of course;). Somewhere in a bar or festival, it’s not at all a problem for them to talk to you and continue to have fun together. In general, people are very open.

Elena

https://klenland.com/otzyvy-o-zhizni-v-kanade/

Conditions

The main requirement for a future Canadian is to have the required period of permanent residence in the country as a permanent resident. For those who were in the country before receiving this status, the time spent will be “counted” only half – for example, students.

It is necessary to prove proficiency in French or English - you must be able to carry on a casual conversation, be able to write and read, have general knowledge of the history of Canada, the rights and responsibilities of its citizens and the political system.

It is also necessary to have no criminal convictions imposed later than 4 years before obtaining citizenship.