Canadian Citizenship

No. There isn’t a special process for spouses to become Canadian citizens. You must meet the same requirements as everyone else (see above).

Not necessarily. Canadian law allows you to be a citizen of both Canada and another country. Some countries will not allow you to keep your citizenship if you become Canadian. It’s best to check the laws regarding your other country of citizenship to see if you’ll be forced to give it up.

Yes, you can reapply immediately or you can seek a judicial review of the decision by the Federal Court of Canada. If you seek judicial review, you must submit your request within 30 days of the date on the refusal letter. If you reapply, you must include all required forms and documents, including a new application fee.

Please note that if you were rejected because you don’t meet the requirements, you must meet those requirements before you’ll be approved.

Can obtain citizenship through birth or after being adopted.

According to the Government of Canada, the fees are:

• For adults 18 and over: $630 (including a processing fee of $530 and a right of citizenship fee of $100)
• For a stateless adult 18 or over, born to a Canadian parent: $100
• For a minor, under 18: $100

Please note that any fees for Immigration Mobility services are not included in the above list of government fees.

The citizenship test asks you 20 questions about the rights and responsibilities of Canadians, as well as information about Canada. All adults from age 18 to 54 must take the citizenship test. Minors and adults age 55 and older do not have to take the test.