Citizenship Grant

After submitting a complete citizenship application, processing typically takes 12 months or more. This includes document review, a citizenship test, and a ceremony. Times vary based on application volume.

IRCC reviews your application for completeness, verifies your physical presence in Canada, schedules a citizenship test and interview, then invites you to a ceremony where you take the Oath of Citizenship.

Yes, but you must remain a permanent resident and continue meeting physical presence requirements. Extensive travel outside Canada during processing could raise questions about your residency.