Becoming Canadian Citizen

[ryanarand 0]

Hello, I (born and raised in USA) married a canadian 2 years ago. She lives in the USA with me with a K1 visa. We want to move back up to Canada. What is the best process for us to take?

Thank you!

[ricnally 258]

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[NikLR 13,231]

Keep in mind you would become a Canadian Permanent Resident not a Canadian citizen. That would take quite a bit longer. If you guys have been married for 2 years, why not wait until she's eligible for US citizenship (3 years as an LPR) before moving up?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become-eligibility.asp


Determine your eligibility – Citizenship

Time you have lived in Canada

• You must have been physically present in Canada as a permanent resident for at least 1,460 days during the six years immediately before the date of your application. You must also be physically present for at least 183 days during each of four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years immediately before the date of application. These requirements do not apply to children under 18.
• Exceptions to these requirements apply for certain Crown servants and certain family members of Crown servants.
• When calculating how long you have lived in Canada, you can only count time spent after you became a permanent resident of Canada.

Edited September 9, 2016 by NikLR

[ryanarand 0]

We are waiting until she becomes a citizen then moving up to canada in 2020. I just wanted to have a plan, and maybe start the process now if possible.

Keep in mind you would become a Canadian Permanent Resident not a Canadian citizen. That would take quite a bit longer. If you guys have been married for 2 years, why not wait until she's eligible for US citizenship (3 years as an LPR) before moving up?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become-eligibility.asp


Determine your eligibility – Citizenship

Time you have lived in Canada

• You must have been physically present in Canada as a permanent resident for at least 1,460 days during the six years immediately before the date of your application. You must also be physically present for at least 183 days during each of four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years immediately before the date of application. These requirements do not apply to children under 18.
• Exceptions to these requirements apply for certain Crown servants and certain family members of Crown servants.
• When calculating how long you have lived in Canada, you can only count time spent after you became a permanent resident of Canada.

[NikLR 13,231]

It does take a while. Less time if you're outbound (not living in Canada) than if you apply from inside Canada. That website posted along with immigration Canada is the best resources for you.