Canadian Citizenship Services
“Your Pathway to Canadian Citizenship Starts Here.”
At Northfield & Associates, we provide expert guidance to help you navigate the final steps toward becoming a Canadian citizen. From application preparation to interview readiness, our team ensures every requirement is met with accuracy and care. Let us support your journey to full membership in the Canadian community — proudly, confidently, and efficiently.
How To Obtain Canadian Citizenship
Canadian citizenship is generally obtained by birth, as almost anyone who is born in Canada is automatically considered to be a citizen. Citizenship can also be obtained by descent to those born to Canadian parents outside of Canada, provided that they are the first generation born outside Canada. Permanent residents of Canada can also obtain citizenship by fulfilling a residency requirement of living in Canada for at least three out of five years.
Ways to Obtain Citizenship
Citizenship by Naturalization
Permanent residents of Canada may apply for Canadian citizenship after residing in Canada for a minimum legally-specified period of time. The children of naturalized Canadian citizens will also automatically obtain citizenship even if they are born outside of Canada.
Learn MoreCitizenship by Descent
Canadian citizenship is obtained automatically by being born in Canada. Citizenship can also be obtained by descent for those born outside of Canada where a parent is a first-generation Canadian citizen.
Learn MoreCitizenship By Naturalization Requirements
Live in Canada
Be physically present in Canada for at least three years in the five-year period before you apply.
File Your Taxes
Have filed an income tax return in Canada for at least three years within the five-year period.
English or French Language Test
Show that you have an adequate understanding of either English or French.
Take The Canadian Citizenship Test
A permanent resident applying for citizenship who is under the age of 55 or over the age of 17 must show adequate knowledge of Canada. The Canadian Citizenship test is based on the information in a government booklet called Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. The test will be administered in writing and has 20 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 15 correct answers.
See if you qualify for Canadian Citizenship
Fill out our FREE Citizenship Assessment form to see if you are qualified to apply for Canadian Citizenship.
Free Assessment