Major changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act mean that residency of three years out of five is now sufficient for citizenship. On May 3, local time, the Canadian Senate passed the bill with 45 votes in favor and 29 against, which means the implementation of Bill C-6 is just around the corner.
At that time, applicants including new immigrants, temporary foreign workers, and international students will be able to apply for Canadian citizenship earlier and more easily than before.
Specifically, for international students who have studied in Canada for more than two years, they can receive credit for one year of residency before becoming permanent residents. After becoming permanent residents, they only need to reside for another two years to meet the 3-year requirement to apply for citizenship. This shortens the time required for citizenship compared to the C-24 Act, which required four years of residency within a 6-year period (with at least 183 days of residency in each of those four consecutive years).
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What is certain is that as Canada's various immigration policies are gradually relaxed, quotas are continuously increasing, and processing speeds are accelerating. In 2017, many major reforms to Canadian immigration policy are expected to be released, and the golden age for Canadian investment immigration will continue.
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) stands out due to its simple application requirements, low risk, fast processing, and the advantage of obtaining a green card in one step. The final round of the 2017 Quebec Immigrant Investor Program at the original price and quota will begin accepting applications on May 29. Investors interested in immigrating to Canada are encouraged to seize this opportunity, apply quickly, and prepare documentation to secure a spot in advance.
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