British /Canadian Passport

[eyeoftheocean]

OK guys I have a Question , forgive me for being naive .....once you become a PR and your original passport is a British one , can you also get a Canadian passport ? ???

 

[Baloo]

OK guys I have a Question , forgive me for being naive .....once you become a PR and your original passport is a British one , can you also get a Canadian passport ? ???

Nope, not as a Permanent Resident - but you can apply for a Canadian passport when you become a citizen.

 

[eyeoftheocean]

Thanks for your info

 

[Canuky]

You have to wait until 3-years after becoming a Permanent resident to apply for Citizenship. It takes about a year or more to process a citizenship application. So, you will be eligible to apply for a Canadian passport 4-years after you become a PR, as long as you apply for citizenship.

 

[eyeoftheocean]

So in the 4 year waiting span , can I go on holidays maybe for 2-3 weeks out of 1 year without it interupting the time for Citizenship ? And does the DUAL Citizenship still stand for Brits ?

 

[Baloo]

Dual Nationality / Citizenship is possible.


http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/consular_services_consulaires/citizenship_dual-double_citoyennete.aspx?lang=eng
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/dual-citizenship.asp

 

[Misplaced Brit]

Baloo, clicking through on the link you provided took me to a Calculator that calcucated when I'd be eligible for Canadian Citizenship based on the time I've spent in Canada so far.

I was quite surprised when it told me I'd be eligible for Citizenship on 11-12-2012! Heck, at this rate, I'll be eligible for Citizenship before I even get PR LOL!

 

[Baloo]

But I think you will find that you need to be a permanent resident before the clock starts running.

 

[TheHal]

Actuallyt you can get half the credit as long as you are here legally.

I have been on a work permit of one kind or another, since 2002, and my citizenship counter only needs another 2 years before I can apply. so COME ON, give me my PR!!!

Cheers
H.

 

[Misplaced Brit]

Actuallyt you can get half the credit as long as you are here legally.

I have been on a work permit of one kind or another, since 2002, and my citizenship counter only needs another 2 years before I can apply. so COME ON, give me my PR!!!

Yep, that's what I read too!
Cheers
H.

 

[eyeoftheocean]

Baloo, clicking through on the link you provided took me to a Calculator that calcucated when I'd be eligible for Canadian Citizenship based on the time I've spent in Canada so far.

I was quite surprised when it told me I'd be eligible for Citizenship on 11-12-2012! Heck, at this rate, I'll be eligible for Citizenship before I even get PR LOL!

HAHHAHHAAH if only !!!! By the time we have finished with all this knowledge we could all set up our own consultation programme 8)

 

[Misplaced Brit]

HAHHAHHAAH if only !!!! By the time we have finished with all this knowledge we could all set up our own consultation programme 8)

LOL no kiddin! But we'd rake the dollars in!

 

[rjessome]

So in the 4 year waiting span , can I go on holidays maybe for 2-3 weeks out of 1 year without it interupting the time for Citizenship ? And does the DUAL Citizenship still stand for Brits ?

Canadian citizenship requires "physical presence" in Canada. So if you went on holidays for 2 to 3 weeks outside of Canada during the time you are eligible to count your days towards citizenship, you would need to subtract that 2 to 3 weeks spent out of Canada from the total, even if it is just a holiday. However, it won't affect your eligibility as long as you meet the overall total days requirement.

 

[eyeoftheocean]

So whats all this about being married to a Canadian then Ive been reading ? wow is this ever confusing people lol , that if you leave with him as a Canadian it makes no difference to the timeline ? tell me Im not going mental already ;D

 

[Baloo]

So whats all this about being married to a Canadian then Ive been reading ? wow is this ever confusing people lol , that if you leave with him as a Canadian it makes no difference to the timeline ? tell me Im not going mental already ;D

You are right, when you are with a Canadian spouse the time is counted as though you are in Canada.