Pr vs citizenship questions

[Wolverine17]

Ok guys i have a few questions about pr and citizenship,i know that a pr need to be physically present in canada for 2 years in any 5 years period not to loose his residency status but am wondering how long does he need to stay in order to be eligible to apply for citizenship???
Also for a new born child does he automatically gain pr status if he is born inside canada?? Also what happens if he is born outside canada,will he have pr status or will his pr parents need to apply for pr???

 

[chanakyashah]

Q) How long does he need to stay in order to be eligible to apply for citizenship?
A) 3 Years in a span of 5 years.

Q) New born child does he automatically gain pr status if he is born inside canada?
A) He becomes a natural (citizen) of Canada with all rights (more than a PR turned Citizen) - can stand for PM post.

Q) What happens if he is born outside canada, will he have pr status or will his pr parents need to apply for pr?
A) He will need to apply for PR if the parents are still on PR. If the parents have turned citizens, then the child can apply directly for citizenship.

 

[johnsyk]

Q) How long does he need to stay in order to be eligible to apply for citizenship?
A) 3 Years in a span of 5 years.

Q) New born child does he automatically gain pr status if he is born inside canada?
A) He becomes a natural (citizen) of Canada with all rights (more than a PR turned Citizen) - can stand for PM post.

Q) What happens if he is born outside canada, will he have pr status or will his pr parents need to apply for pr?
A) He will need to apply for PR if the parents are still on PR. If the parents have turned citizens, then the child can apply directly for citizenship.

Your Point Number 2 is not accurate I think.. They recently did away with the 'tiers' of citizenship. Born citizen or naturalized are all the same in the eyes of the law. Do u have any links which say that the PM has to be born in Canada? I know for sure that MPs need not be born in Canada. The current Immigration minister was a refugee.

 

[grapehair]

Your Point Number 2 is not accurate I think.. They recently did away with the 'tiers' of citizenship. Born citizen or naturalized are all the same in the eyes of the law. Do u have any links which say that the PM has to be born in Canada? I know for sure that MPs need not be born in Canada. The current Immigration minister was a refugee.

Q) How long does he need to stay in order to be eligible to apply for citizenship?
A) 3 Years in a span of 5 years.

Q) New born child does he automatically gain pr status if he is born inside canada?
A) He becomes a natural (citizen) of Canada with all rights (more than a PR turned Citizen) - can stand for PM post.

Q) What happens if he is born outside canada, will he have pr status or will his pr parents need to apply for pr?
A) He will need to apply for PR if the parents are still on PR. If the parents have turned citizens, then the child can apply directly for citizenship.

It's 1460 days, so 4 years not 3

 

[johnsyk]

It's 1460 days, so 4 years not 3

It has been changed to 3 just a month back in July. It has become law too.

 

[johnsyk]

It was 4 out of 6. Now it's 3 out of 5. It became law very recently and they are expected to start following this near the end of the year...

 

[grapehair]

It has been changed to 3 just a month back in July. It has become law too.

That's great to hear. Thank you trudeau!!! Another reason to move to Canada yayy

 

[grapehair]

Tha is bud

It was 4 out of 6. Now it's 3 out of 5. It became law very recently and they are expected to start following this near the end of the year...

Thanks bud, glad to hear that. Wasn't sure and I just read at their website. Great welcoming move!

 

[johnsyk]

https://www.cicnews.com/2017/06/bill-c6-passed-giving-immigrants-smoother-pathway-canadian-citizenship-069248.html

 

[chanakyashah]

Your Point Number 2 is not accurate I think.. They recently did away with the 'tiers' of citizenship. Born citizen or naturalized are all the same in the eyes of the law. Do u have any links which say that the PM has to be born in Canada? I know for sure that MPs need not be born in Canada. The current Immigration minister was a refugee.

You are right !

 

[Wolverine17]

So all in all giving birth inside canada is the best thing to do not to have to go through all the trouble of applying for pr for the child correct,what about applying for a visitor visa for family members,is it easy?

 

[Wolverine17]

It has been changed to 3 just a month back in July. It has become law too.

Thanks a lot

 

[johnsyk]

So all in all giving birth inside canada is the best thing to do not to have to go through all the trouble of applying for pr for the child correct,what about applying for a visitor visa for family members,is it easy?

Yes give birth in Canada. The child is a citizen by birth. Easy with no hassle. Visitor Visa depends on your family members. It has nothing to do with you. They have to come on their own strength and you being there has no advantage. The only thing you can do is apply for something called a SUPER VISA for parents and grand parents. However you need to earn a minimum income to be eligible for a SUPER VISA. Also, you need to get private insurance for your parents/grand parents for a year which is mandatory for super visa...which isn't cheap!

 

[Wolverine17]

Yes give birth in Canada. The child is a citizen by birth. Easy with no hassle. Visitor Visa depends on your family members. It has nothing to do with you. They have to come on their own strength and you being there has no advantage. The only thing you can do is apply for something called a SUPER VISA for parents and grand parents. However you need to earn a minimum income to be eligible for a SUPER VISA. Also, you need to get private insurance for your parents/grand parents for a year which is mandatory for super visa...which isn't cheap!

May i ask how much for an earning is required to be eligible and on average how much is the medical insurance?? Also whats the diff bet normal visa and super visa and average processing times for the normal visitor visa?

 

[Wolverine17]

One more question please,if someone stayed 2 years out of the 1st 5 years will that mean that he cannot apply for citizen ship in the first 5 years and can only apply in the 2nd 5 years ?