Highlights: Canada has granted citizenship status to 354,000 people in 2023
- There were more than 3,000 citizenship ceremonies held in the nation.
- Over 354,000 people in Canada obtained citizenship in 2023.
- Canada stated excitement in welcoming these new citizens to the Canadian family.
- In the coming years, the number of immigrants coming to Canada with an aim to become Canadian citizens will be on a rise.
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Large number of people became Canadian Citizens in 2023
Canada hosted more than 3,000 citizenship ceremonies across the country in 2023, and over 354,000 people obtained citizenship and became citizens of Canada.
Canada has become a top choice for foreign nationals looking to migrate and becoming citizens seeking better opportunities, quality of life, and a welcoming multicultural society.
The nation boasts high quality of life providing residents with a stable living environment, welcoming and diverse society, universal healthcare system assuring everyone gets the high quality medical care, ample job opportunities for skilled workers, high quality education, safety and secure living environment.
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Canada’s immigration levels plan
In the coming years there will be increase in the number of immigrants coming to Canada with an aim of obtaining citizenship. About 500,000 new comers are anticipated to be welcomed in the country in each 2025 and 2026. Canada’s welcoming nature towards immigrants, promises as a prime destination for those wanting to move and becoming citizens in Canada.
Benefits of Canadian Citizenship
Canadian citizenship not just provides with an identity but also with many opportunities and benefits, here are some benefits of becoming a citizen in Canada:
- Canadian identity
- Voting rights
- Obtaining a Canadian Passport
- Access to jobs both in the private and public sector
- Social benefits including healthcare and education
- Dual citizenship, allows maintaining citizenship in another country
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Eligibility and requirements to get Canadian citizenship
There are certain eligibility requirements to be met in order to apply for citizenship in Canada, they are;
- Permanent residency status in Canada
- Physically lived in Canada for at least 3 out of 5 years
- Have filled your taxes
- Prove your language proficiency in English or French
- Must pass a Canadian citizenship test
- Take the oath of citizenship
Steps to apply for citizenship in Canada
- Apply either online or offline (any one mode must be chosen)
- Fill all the details and upload/submit required documents
- Submit the application
- Application takes time to be reviewed and processed
- After the application is processed, you will either be invited for a test or interview depending on your age and application
- Once you complete all the processes successfully, you can take the oath of citizenship in ceremony and become a citizen
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