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Canadian Citizenship for Permanent Residents Abroad

alexkandel

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I am permanent resident of Canada living abroad with my wife who is a Canadian citizen. Is it possible for me to become a Canadian citizen while I am living abroad with my wife or I have to move to Canada and live there for 3 years before applying for citizenship?
 

desibabu

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yes, you need to be in Canada physically to full fill the residency unless you are working in canadian forces.
consulate, embassies, .
wait for the seniors response here.
 

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alexkandel said:
I am permanent resident of Canada living abroad with my wife who is a Canadian citizen. Is it possible for me to become a Canadian citizen while I am living abroad with my wife or I have to move to Canada and live there for 3 years before applying for citizenship?
No - not possible for you to become a citizen while living abroad with your citizen wife.

Yes - you must return to Canada, live here for three years and then you will qualify to apply for citizenship.