Will work permit number of years be considered for Canadian citizenship

[Syed Gilani]

Hi Folks, will work permit numbers of years helps in speeding up Canadian citizenship?

 

[Qwertypod]

No, you need to be PR first to be able to start counting years towards citizenship.

 

[Bs65]

In fact to qualify for citizenship you need in the 5 years before the application to be a PR for a minImum of 2 years but can claim one half day for every complete day to max one year credit as a temp resident in those 5 years. to reach the 3 years out of 5 requirement for a citizenship application.

So main point is a minimum 2 years as a PR so yes you need to be a PR but can claim some credit as a temp resident.

 

[yyzstudent]

Hi Folks, will work permit numbers of years helps in speeding up Canadian citizenship?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility.html

 

[Syed Gilani]

In fact to qualify for citizenship you need in the 5 years before the application to be a PR for a minImum of 2 years but can claim one half day for every complete day to max one year credit as a temp resident in those 5 years. to reach the 3 years out of 5 requirement for a citizenship application.

So main point is a minimum 2 years as a PR so yes you need to be a PR but can claim some credit as a temp resident.

Thank you for your detailed response. Appreciate it