Canadian immigration latest positive news! Recently, Federal Immigration Minister John McCallum announced amendments to the Citizenship Act, removing parts of the C-24 bill established by the previous Conservative government. With these provisions removed, immigrants will no longer need to worry about losing their Canadian citizenship due to frequent stays in their home countries, and the difficulty of immigrating to Canada will be significantly reduced!
Under the C-24 bill, if a Canadian citizen was convicted of certain serious crimes in Canada or abroad, their citizenship could be revoked by the Canadian government. Furthermore, "new Canadians" who had just obtained citizenship might have lost their status if they moved abroad for work, study, or family reasons. In response to this law, Minister McCallum finally announced amendments to the bill, with specific revisions including:
◆The Canadian government does not have the authority to revoke a citizen's Canadian nationality. The new bill will repeal the provision allowing the government to strip dual citizens of their Canadian nationality and will no longer require an intent to reside in Canada at the time of naturalization.
◆Repeal of the provision that strips citizenship for residing outside of Canada after naturalization. Because every Canadian enjoys personal freedom, regardless of whether they reside within or outside of Canada. This is a right granted to every Canadian citizen by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including the right to freedom of movement.
◆The new bill will shorten the residency requirement for permanent residents to apply for citizenship. The residency requirement will be changed from the current "four years out of six" to "three years out of five."
◆Time spent in Canada by citizenship applicants before obtaining permanent resident status will be counted; the age limit for citizenship test exemptions will be relaxed.
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program to Reopen Soon
Canada is one of the most popular immigration destinations in the world. Among its programs, the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program stands out due to its simple application requirements, low risk, fast processing, and the ability to obtain a Green Card in one step. However, the quota for this program in China is limited, and it is snapped up every time it is released. With the 2016 Quebec Immigrant Investor Program about to restart, Chinese applicants should seize the opportunity early! For more details, please call: 400-138-2929
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