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Status in Canada as a Worker OR Student Count for Citizenship

maninder.gta

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Mar 9, 2016
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Hi there,

I was an international student completed Education in Ontario. Lived in Ontario for 5 years I recently received my PR through ONIP International Student Stream. My total years of staying in Ontario 2 years on study permit 3 years on the work permit.

Does My stay in Canada on the Work permit or Study Permit Count, When I wish to apply for Citizenship under new citizenship rules?

Greatly appreciated if you could answer my question or any input!

Thank you!
 

deerestlovelybear

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Jan 20, 2015
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maninder.gta said:
Hi there,

I was an international student completed Education in Ontario. Lived in Ontario for 5 years I recently received my PR through ONIP International Student Stream. My total years of staying in Ontario 2 years on study permit 3 years on the work permit.

Does My stay in Canada on the Work permit or Study Permit Count, When I wish to apply for Citizenship under new citizenship rules?

Greatly appreciated if you could answer my question or any input!

Thank you!
No, you need another 4 years
 

canuck_in_uk

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maninder.gta said:
I was an international student completed Education in Ontario. Lived in Ontario for 5 years I recently received my PR through ONIP International Student Stream. My total years of staying in Ontario 2 years on study permit 3 years on the work permit.

Does My stay in Canada on the Work permit or Study Permit Count, When I wish to apply for Citizenship under new citizenship rules?
When the law changes this year, people will once again be able to claim up to one year of pre-PR time towards the citizenship residency requirement.
 

maninder.gta

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Mar 9, 2016
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canuck_in_uk said:
When the law changes this year, people will once again be able to claim up to one year of pre-PR time towards the citizenship residency requirement.
thanks for your reply.

I hope the rules changes soon.