Citizenship & Immigration Canada

• I have a few questions regarding immigration to Canada and the process to become a Canadian Citizen.
  
  1. How long does it take to become a landed immigrant in Canada? I know of a few cases in the USA where people waited for more than 7 years to become residents in the US.
  
  2. Once you are a resident, how do you become a Canadian Citizen?
  
  3. Are there any special programs for people with execptional abilities? i.e. scientists with a PhD?
  
  Thanks,
  
  Henry, from Brasil

  19 Nov 2005, 09:58 Anonymous

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• Immigration Questions - Canada is not the USA

  1. How long does it take to become a landed immigrant in Canada? I know of a few cases in the USA where people waited for more than 7 years to become residents in the US.
  
  Canada is not the USA. If you arrive here as a worker, you may apply and have your documents within months and as long as 3 years (more in some instances)
  
  2. Once you are a resident, how do you become a Canadian Citizen?
  
  You need to have lived for 3 years within the last 4 (or five, I am not sure). If you travel outside of Canada, your days may be not counted towards your residency requirements. Exceptions include : working for a Canadian Company or representing Canada abroad.
  
  3. Are there any special programs for people with execptional abilities? i.e. scientists with a PhD?
  Nope that I know... are you a PhD?
  
  

  Anonymous 22 Nov 2005, 12:38 - Report