Hello everyone, could you please help me to clarify the following? According to the new law, I am meeting criteria for the number of days I have spent in Canada in order to be qualified to apply for the citizenship. However, since last fall I am working outside the country. I have canadian driving license and banking account, I have also paid full taxes for 2016. In my job contract my current job is listed as "training" (the job is non-government- or military related). Do you think I am still eligible for the citizenship application?
Eligible for citizenship, but currently work outside canada
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You have to reside in Canada when you apply. Also it is still 4/6 rule that applies.
You don't have to a be a resident of Canada when you apply, non residence at the point of application does not disqualify you.
However, if you apply from abroad, that might result in a non routing handling of your application, causing inordinate delays. Besides, I am not sure whether CIC will send correspondence to a foreign address!
If the current intent to reside clause is still in effect, then yes you need to be a resident of Canada when you apply and continue to be one (or intend to be one) until the oath. But it is nevertheless possible to temporarily work abroad and still be a resident of Canada under certain constructions of the concept. Problem is the law does not define residency for the purposes of this clause. OP's circumstances are very risky.