To be eligible, since becoming a permanent resident, you must have:
- been physically in Canada for at least 1,460 days in the six years before you apply
- been physically in Canada for at least 183 days during any four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years before you apply
- filed income taxes for any four taxation years that are fully or partially within the six years before you apply
You can count time spent outside Canada toward the time in (1) and (2) above if you meet one of the
exceptions.
You must also be able to (unless you are 65 or older):
- communicate (speak and understand) in English or French and
- show, in English or French, knowledge about Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship