In order to acquire a Canadian Citizenship, one must possess the qualifications and none of the qualifications set by the Canadian government. These qualifications are the following:
- One must be a permanent resident;
- Must have lived in Canada for a period of three (3) years out of the last five (5) years;
- Must have filed your taxes at least 3 years during the last 5 years;
- Must have paid any income tax you may owe;
- Must be able to speak and write in one of Canada’s official language (either English or French).
One cannot become a Canadian citizen if one has been in prison, on probation or on parole. Likewise, if one is serving a conditional sentence or have been sentenced or convicted of an indictable crime, he/she is ineligible to become a Canadian citizen. Lastly, a person who is a subject of a deportation order cannot also apply for a Canadian citizenship.