How do you get citizenship in Canada if you are a American?

Answer 1

Be sure you have looked into the American Government system before you make any long term plans. It is falling apart. Also the health care system here is pathetic. How can I become a Canadian citizen? * haha the previous poster is right .. America isn't what it used to be (thanks to our current "leaders"). That said, it is very difficult to become an American citizen. Unless you have immediate family who are American citizens, or are a highly skilled/college educated person, it can be next to and including, impossible. Good luck! * No editorializing on this one. Just as any other immigrant to the United States, a Canadian can take out American citizenship after living in the U.S. without a criminal record for five years and passing a test in American civics and history. Recently Pam Anderson did, so the U.S. is not really all that picky. (Oops, I forgot about the no editorializing!) Also, as a Canadian, I'd like to say that you are welcome to move into my basement. We'll see what happens in November, but 4 more years of a Republican executive might mean that I need to buy a bigger house ;-)

Answer 2

1. An American citizen wishing to become instead, a citizen of our northerly neighbor need simply meet the criteria for anyone else seeking Canadian citizenship. To wit: He/She must be:

• aged 18 or over

• a Canadian permanent resident]

• have lived in Canada for a total of 3 out of the 4 years preceding the application for citizenship.'

• know about Canada and pass a test to demonstrate that knowledge (for applicants between 18 and 54)

• know the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

Answer 3

you must first become a permanent resident by going through one of many programs (ex: skilled worker, investor). once you are a permanent resident, after living in canada for 3 out of 4 years, you are eligible to apply for citizenship of canada.

Answer 4

For immigrants: You should first obtain permanent residency of Canada and meet the requirements for citizenship which are

• Be physically present in Canada for at least 3 years (1095 days) in the past 4 years preceding the citizenship application date.
• Be able to communicate in French or English
• Have no criminal background
• Know about Canada's geography, history, government, and rights and responsibilities of a Canadian citizen

After that, you should take the citizenship test and if you succeed, later, you will be invited to take the oath of citizenship at a citizenship ceremony and receive your certificate of Canadian citizenship.

Answer 5

Yes definitely you can get Canadian citizenship too. As you have US citizenship, it is not difficult to get Canadian citizenship as US allow Dual Citizenship. This can get obtained either through marriage or naturalization. Even extended stay in Canada can also be added advantage for Canadian citizenship, however it also comes under naturalization.

Answer 6

the simplest way is to marry a canadian citizen

Answer 7

it's not that special, you get it through settlement or taking citizen test.

Answer 8

can a Canadian citizen become us citizen