PR Card & CanadiaN Citizenship
PR Card Renewal
You should only apply for a PR card if:
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Your card has expired or will expire in less than 9 months
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Your card is lost, stolen, or destroyed
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You didn’t receive your card within 180 days of immigrating to Canada
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You need to update your card to:
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Legally change your name
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Change your citizenship
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Change your gender designation
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Correct your date of birth
To keep your permanent resident status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years.
Canadian Citizenship Application
To become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must
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Be a permanent resident
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Have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days)
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Have filed their taxes for at least 3 years during the 5 years right before the date you apply
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Pass a citizenship test (If you’re 18 to 54 years of age on the day you sign your application)
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Prove language skills in English or French (If you’re 18 to 54 years of age on the day you sign your application)