US and Canada - two countries on the North American continent, where the economic level is high enough, the social protection of citizens of the developed, but because these countries are welcome to immigrants.However, the northern neighbor of the United States is still more preferable.Why is that?Firstly, you can get Canadian citizenship three years after obtaining permanent resident status while in the US the term covers five years.To obtain a visa immigrant to the United States, it is necessary to have close relatives or to prove that to you the applicability of Article 1 of the Refugee Convention.Canada also has a national plan under which the country receives each year about two hundred thousand immigrants.
But how to get Canadian citizenship, and whether it is necessary for it to lose his, the former?The North American country is good because it recognizes dual citizenship, that is, you can be both nationals of Russia and Canada.As already mentioned, the first condition for the entry into citizenship is a three-year residence in the power status of permanent resident.During this time, you can not leave the country, except for short trips (if you work in a state institution) or guided tours accompanied by a husband / wife or parent / child, who already have Canadian citizenship.
to successfully obtain Canadian citizenship, do not sit back and wait until three years have elapsed.After all, at the end of the period you need to collect a package of documents confirming that you are already assimilated into the society and the society of the future of your country.However, a written statement submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, you must submit a certificate from the permanent job, and the results of tests on the knowledge of the country's two official languages: English and French (IELTS or DALF, TCF, TEFAQ, TEF).
But after passing tests and passing all the necessary documents, do not think that Canadian citizenship is already in your pocket.Jobseeker Canadian citizenship issued textbook «A Look at Canada», in which he is engaged in, preparing for the exam.It applicant asked twenty questions related to history, geography, political system and state structure of the country.In order to be admitted to the exam, you must meet certain parameters.
Firstly, the age from eighteen to 59 years.This does not mean that minors and the elderly do not give Canadian citizenship.For children it is enough to request their parents and elderly people just released from the exam.Naturally, you need to pay the state fee, submit a bank card, if available - a driver's license.Fill out the form and attach to it two photographs taken no later than six months before filing.Photos must meet certain requirements to their reverse side must put a stamp photographer, and you - sign.
Basically, the application for admission to the citizenship of Canada resolved positively.Annually treasured crust receive more than 170 thousands of former immigrants.However, if you have a criminal record (especially over the last four years, is already living in the country), were under investigation, you were issued a decision on deportation or accused of a particularly serious crime (war and against humanity), you do not haveno chance to become a citizen of this country.
