{"id":1669,"date":"2026-08-13T10:51:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/?page_id=1669"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:14:38","slug":"canadian-citizenship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/permanent-residence-citizenship\/canadian-citizenship\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Citizenship Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><style>\r\n\/* \u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u0627\u06cc \u0627\u0635\u0644\u06cc \u0646\u0648\u0634\u062a\u0647 \u0648 \u0628\u0631\u06af\u0647 *\/\r\nbody.single-post .entry-content,\r\nbody.page .entry-content,\r\nbody.single-post .wp-block-post-content,\r\nbody.page .wp-block-post-content {\r\n    width: 100% !important;\r\n    max-width: 900px !important;\r\n    margin-left: auto !important;\r\n    margin-right: auto !important;\r\n    padding-left: 24px !important;\r\n    padding-right: 24px !important;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box 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.post-thumbnail,\r\n    body.page .post-thumbnail,\r\n    body.single-post .wp-block-post-featured-image,\r\n    body.page .wp-block-post-featured-image,\r\n    body.single-post .featured-image,\r\n    body.page .featured-image {\r\n        max-width: 100% !important;\r\n        padding-left: 16px !important;\r\n        padding-right: 16px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .entry-content h1,\r\n    .wp-block-post-content h1 {\r\n        font-size: 24px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .entry-content h2,\r\n    .wp-block-post-content h2 {\r\n        font-size: 21px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .entry-content h3,\r\n    .wp-block-post-content h3 {\r\n        font-size: 18px !important;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h1 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Canadian Citizenship Application: Eligibility, Physical Presence and Process<\/h1>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A permanent resident may have lived in Canada for years and still be unsure whether every absence, pre-PR period or tax year has been counted correctly. <strong>For a standard adult Canadian citizenship application, the applicant must generally have valid permanent resident status, at least 1,095 days of qualifying physical presence in the five-year eligibility period, meet tax-filing requirements if applicable, and\u2014if aged 18 to 54\u2014meet language and citizenship-test requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">At Visaline, \u201cWith you on your immigration journey, from dream to reality\u201d means treating citizenship as a legal eligibility assessment rather than assuming that the passage of three calendar years automatically makes every permanent resident ready to apply.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Table of contents<\/h2>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#who-can-apply-for-canadian-citizenship\">Who can apply for Canadian citizenship<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#the-1095-day-physical-presence-requirement\">The 1,095-day physical presence requirement<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#can-pre-pr-time-count\">Can pre-PR time count?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#tax-language-and-citizenship-test-requirements\">Tax, language and citizenship test requirements<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#documents-for-a-citizenship-application\">Documents for a citizenship application<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-apply-for-canadian-citizenship\">How to apply for Canadian citizenship<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#fees-and-processing-considerations\">Fees and processing considerations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#common-citizenship-application-mistakes\">Common citizenship application mistakes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Who can apply for Canadian citizenship<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">For most adult grant applications under subsection 5(1) of the <strong>Citizenship Act<\/strong>, the applicant must be a permanent resident and meet the statutory physical-presence requirement. The Act requires at least <strong>1,095 days of physical presence in Canada during the five years immediately before the application<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">IRCC also confirms that an applicant must not have lost PR status and generally must not have a removal order or unfulfilled conditions related to PR status. Importantly, a person may apply with either a valid or expired PR card; the card\u2019s expiry date is not the citizenship eligibility test.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The 1,095-day physical presence requirement<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The citizenship physical presence calculation uses a <strong>five-year eligibility period<\/strong> ending on the date the application is signed. The applicant must have at least 1,095 qualifying days and the eligibility period must include at least 730 days as a permanent resident. IRCC encourages applicants to apply with more than the minimum 1,095 days to reduce the risk that a calculation error causes ineligibility.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A simplified comparison:<\/p>\r\n<table class=\" alignleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 99.1389%; height: 179px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Time in Canada<\/th>\r\n<th>How it generally counts<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>After becoming a permanent resident<\/td>\r\n<td>1 day for each qualifying day physically present<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Before PR as an eligible temporary resident or protected person<\/td>\r\n<td>0.5 day per qualifying day<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Maximum credit for eligible pre-PR time<\/td>\r\n<td>365 days<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Required total for a standard adult grant<\/td>\r\n<td>1,095 days in the 5-year eligibility period<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The <strong>Physical Presence Calculator<\/strong> should be used carefully, supported by a complete travel history.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Can pre-PR time count?<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Yes, some time in Canada before permanent residence can count toward citizenship.<\/strong> Under the Citizenship Act, qualifying time spent in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person can count at one-half day for each day, up to a maximum credit of 365 days.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">IRCC identifies temporary residents for this purpose as people with valid status such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>visitors;<\/li>\r\n<li>students;<\/li>\r\n<li>workers; and<\/li>\r\n<li>temporary resident permit holders.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Protected-person time may also qualify, but the calculation follows specific rules about when that status began.<\/p>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Practical example<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A worker spent 600 qualifying days in Canada before becoming a permanent resident and later accumulated 800 qualifying days after PR. The 600 pre-PR days would generally produce 300 days of citizenship physical-presence credit. Added to 800 full PR days, the total would be 1,100 days\u2014subject to verifying all travel and eligibility details.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1701\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_33-PM-4.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing how eligible temporary resident time may count toward Canadian citizenship physical presence\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_33-PM-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_33-PM-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_33-PM-4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some pre-PR time in Canada may count toward citizenship as half-day credit, subject to legal limits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Tax, language and citizenship test requirements<\/h2>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Tax filing<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">IRCC states that you <strong>may need to have filed Canadian income taxes for at least three years within the five years immediately before applying<\/strong>, if you were required to file. The question is not simply whether you paid tax; it is whether you were legally required to file and whether you did so.<\/p>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Language<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Applicants who are <strong>18 to 54 years old on the date they sign the application<\/strong> must generally prove adequate speaking and listening skills in English or French. IRCC equates this to <strong>Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 4<\/strong> or NCLC 4 in French.<\/p>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Citizenship test<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Applicants aged <strong>18 to 54<\/strong> generally must also take the citizenship test. The test addresses Canadian rights and responsibilities, history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols. IRCC sends the invitation after the application is submitted.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Automatic exemptions and possible waivers exist in certain situations, so age, accessibility and individual circumstances should be reviewed accurately rather than assumed.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1703\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1703 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_34-PM-5.jpg\" alt=\"Canadian citizenship requirements including tax filing, language ability and citizenship test preparation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_34-PM-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_34-PM-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_34-PM-5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adult citizenship applicants may need to meet tax, language and citizenship test requirements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Documents for a citizenship application<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The required evidence depends on the specific application method and personal history. For an adult application, the file typically needs to address:<\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>identity;<\/li>\r\n<li>permanent resident status;<\/li>\r\n<li>passports and travel documents covering the relevant eligibility period;<\/li>\r\n<li>the physical presence calculation;<\/li>\r\n<li>language evidence for applicants aged 18 to 54;<\/li>\r\n<li>tax information as requested in the application; and<\/li>\r\n<li>any additional evidence required because of unusual travel, name changes, criminal-history questions or other facts.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">IRCC publishes current forms and document instructions for adult citizenship applications.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Do not submit an application merely because an online calculator shows exactly 1,095 days if your travel record contains uncertainty. Reconcile passport stamps, entry records and known travel before relying on the calculation.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1702\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1702\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1702 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_35-PM-6.jpg\" alt=\"Passport and supporting documents required for a Canadian citizenship application\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_35-PM-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_35-PM-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_35-PM-6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Applicants should prepare identity documents, travel records and supporting evidence before applying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">How to apply for Canadian citizenship<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The practical sequence is generally:<\/p>\r\n<ol dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>Confirm that you still hold permanent resident status.<\/li>\r\n<li>Calculate physical presence for the correct five-year eligibility period.<\/li>\r\n<li>Check whether you met Canadian tax-filing obligations.<\/li>\r\n<li>Confirm whether language proof is required and whether your evidence is acceptable.<\/li>\r\n<li>Gather passports, travel documents and other required documents.<\/li>\r\n<li>Complete the appropriate online or paper citizenship application.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pay the required fee.<\/li>\r\n<li>Submit the application and monitor IRCC communications.<\/li>\r\n<li>Complete the citizenship test if required.<\/li>\r\n<li>Attend the citizenship ceremony and take the oath if the application is approved and an oath is required.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The citizenship ceremony is the final step for most successful adult applicants before they become Canadian citizens.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Fees and processing considerations<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">As of the current IRCC information reviewed for this article, the adult citizenship application fee is <strong>CAN$653<\/strong> and the fee for a minor application is <strong>CAN$100<\/strong>. Because government fees can change, verify the current amount on IRCC immediately before payment. Processing times are variable and are not a legal promise that every application will be completed within a particular period. Non-routine files may take longer, including applications that require additional evidence, interviews, hearings, security review or resolution of other eligibility concerns.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Common citizenship application mistakes<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Common problems include:<\/p>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>calculating three calendar years instead of the legal 1,095-day test;<\/li>\r\n<li>forgetting absences or same-day travel details;<\/li>\r\n<li>claiming pre-PR time at a full day instead of a half day;<\/li>\r\n<li>exceeding the maximum 365-day pre-PR credit;<\/li>\r\n<li>applying with exactly 1,095 days when the travel record is uncertain;<\/li>\r\n<li>assuming an expired PR card prevents a citizenship application;<\/li>\r\n<li>submitting unacceptable language proof;<\/li>\r\n<li>overlooking a tax-filing requirement;<\/li>\r\n<li>ignoring an immigration, criminal or prohibition issue; and<\/li>\r\n<li>allowing travel after submission to create complications with scheduled tests, interviews or ceremonies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">If a person has a complicated travel history, prior immigration enforcement issue or uncertain physical-presence calculation, professional review may help identify whether the application is ready to file or whether additional evidence or time is advisable.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1704\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1704\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_37-PM-9.jpg\" alt=\"Checklist showing common mistakes in a Canadian citizenship application\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_37-PM-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_37-PM-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-06_11_37-PM-9-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Incomplete documents, incorrect information and application errors can delay or complicate citizenship processing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">How many days do I need for Canadian citizenship?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Most adult applicants need at least 1,095 days of qualifying physical presence in Canada during the five years before signing the application.<\/strong> The calculation can include limited credit for eligible temporary-resident or protected-person time before PR. IRCC encourages applicants to have more than the bare minimum where possible.<\/p>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Does time before becoming a permanent resident count?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>It can.<\/strong> Each eligible day in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person can generally count as one-half day, up to a maximum credit of 365 days. Only qualifying time within the five-year eligibility period can be used.<\/p>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Do I need to renew my PR card before applying for citizenship?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>No, not solely because the card is expired.<\/strong> IRCC says a person may apply for citizenship with a valid or expired PR card. You must still be a permanent resident and meet all citizenship eligibility requirements.<\/p>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Can I leave Canada after applying for citizenship?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Generally, yes, but travel can create practical obligations.<\/strong> You must continue to meet any applicable requirements, maintain access to IRCC communications and be able to attend scheduled citizenship events. Your travel after filing does not change the physical-presence period already used for the signed application, but other status or procedural issues can still matter.<\/p>\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">When can I apply for a Canadian passport?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Only after you have become a Canadian citizen.<\/strong> For most grant applicants, citizenship is completed at the oath ceremony. A Canadian passport is a separate application with its own proof-of-citizenship, identity, photo, guarantor\/reference and fee rules.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A Canadian citizenship application should be filed when the legal requirements are demonstrably met\u2014not simply when a person believes three years have passed. The physical-presence calculation, PR status, tax history, language evidence and test requirements should all be checked against the applicant\u2019s actual record.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Where travel history is close to the threshold, pre-PR credit is material, or another immigration or criminal issue exists, a case-specific review can help determine whether the application is ready or whether waiting and strengthening the record is more appropriate.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/book-consultation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1273 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-06_18_56-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-06_18_56-PM.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-06_18_56-PM-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-06_18_56-PM-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Legal information notice<\/h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">This page provides general information about Canadian citizenship. It is not legal advice and does not replace a review of your complete immigration history, physical presence, tax record, criminal history or personal circumstances.<\/p>\r\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Sources<\/h2>\r\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>Justice Laws \u2014 Citizenship Act<\/li>\r\n<li>IRCC \u2014 Who can apply for Canadian citizenship<\/li>\r\n<li>IRCC \u2014 Calculate your physical presence<\/li>\r\n<li>IRCC \u2014 Adult citizenship forms and documents<\/li>\r\n<li>IRCC \u2014 Language requirement<\/li>\r\n<li>IRCC \u2014 After you apply for citizenship<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Published\/updated: August 12, 2026 Author: Visaline Legal Editorial Team<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact us today to review your case and book your immigration consultation. We also recommend following<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visaline.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Visaline Immigration Institute on Instagram<\/strong><\/a> for real-time updates on IRCC news and immigration law changes. <strong>\u260e\ufe0f Toronto WhatsApp: +1-647-860-0005<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canadian Citizenship Application: Eligibility, Physical Presence and Process A permanent resident may have lived in Canada for years and still be unsure whether every absence, pre-PR period or tax year &#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1699,"parent":1591,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1669","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1669"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1706,"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1669\/revisions\/1706"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1591"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visaline.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}