1. A person with a criminal record can become a Canadian citizen.
2. You will have to do a citizenship test in writing.
3. You have to live in Canada for three out of four years before the
day you apply for citizenship.
4. To become a citizen you must know enough English and French to
carry on a simple conversation.
5. You need to include a recent photograph with the citizenship
application. You are not allowed to wear a head covering in the photo
unless you have to wear one for religious reasons.
6. You can get an "Application for Citizenship" form by
writing the Citizenship Office in Ottawa.
7. If your children were born in Canada, they are automatically
Canadian citizens and you do not have to fill out an application for
them.
8. When you meet with the citizenship officer, you will have to swear
that everything you have said is true.
9. Remember to send a cheque or money order for your application fee
with your application, photographs and documents.
10. You will be given your citizenship certificate at thecitizenship
ceremony.
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