Citizenship and Immigration Canada's website provides up-to-date information on citizenship and proof of citizenship issues. You can learn about how to apply for Canadian citizenship and find useful information about becoming a Canadian Citizen. The FAQ section of the site is a good resource.

Unlike permanent resident status, the status afforded by Canadian citizenship, legally obtained, is not affected by the principle of "use it or lose it".

You may apply for Canadian citizenship after you have been physically present in Canada for 3 years out of 4 years prior to your application. As Canada recognizes dual-citizenship you may be able to retain the citizenship of your homeland.

Unlike permanent residents, Canadian citizens are allowed to be absent from Canada for extended periods of time without any risk of losing their status. Except in rare cases, Canadian citizens cannot be deported from Canada. Time spent legally in Canada prior to becoming a permanent resident may be counted towards the calculation of the 1095 days required to qualify for Canadian Citizenship.

You must provide the ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE, or a Certified copy. (A photocopy of a birth certificate is only acceptable when a child under age 14 is re-applying for a passport and they can submit their expired passport.) The birth certificate must be from a state or local public health or other government office and must have a legal seal or embossed stamp. If you are a naturalized U.S. Citizen you must provide your CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION.

Yes. The Online Proof of Registration Service provides businesses with the ability to verify their registration status with the Division of Revenue in real time. A business can now print its business registration certificate online. This service is provided free of charge and can be accessed at any time. Businesses can obtain as many certificates as needed, as often as needed.

Security clearance evaluations/determinations must assure that access to classified information for a specific individual is "clearly consistent with the interests of national security." Under the adjudicative guidelines, "any doubt as to whether access to classified information is clearly consistent with national security will be resolved in favor of the national security." When making such a determination, DS must consider all available information, both positive and negative.

a general rule, individuals with three years of permanent resident status during the preceding four years can qualify for Canadian citizenship.

Applications are submitted at the local citizenship office in the area of an applicant's residence. Applications may likewise be submitted directly to the citizenship office in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Canadian immigration is based on complex set of law, regulation, manuals and operation memoranda and is subject to change quite often. The professional presentation of an application along with in-depth knowledge of the system can make difference between success and failure. We have the competency in guide you through the process. Our president/sr. consultant.

In general to enter Mexico you need to obtain a Tourist Card (FMT). To get your Tourist Card you will need to prove citizenship, a passport is best for this purpose. Other forms of accepted proof of citizenship include, certified birth certificate, voter's registration card, naturalization papers or a notarized affidavit of citizenship. A photo ID is very helpful, a passport can serve as proof of citizenship and photo ID. Airlines will furnish the Tourist Card.

A current Passport or Original Birth Certificate is required as proof of American Citizenship. Original Titles are required if driving and pulling a boat.

For additional information visit the US Department of State Official Site. You can also find information on International Travel, Children & Family Travel Issues, Travel Warnings, Passports and more.

On receipt of your initial enquiry an application form will be sent to you, which will explain the procedure to be followed. When you have completed and returned the application form with the relevant fee (currently ?10) and the Chief Constable is satisfied as to your legal right to access the information, you will receive, within 40 days, a copy of any personal data the Chief Constable is obliged to release under the terms of the Act.

Permanent resident status in Canada does not affect US immigration requirements for eligibility to legal employment. The North American Free Trade Agreement, which applies to citizens of Canada, does facilitate US employment in certain cases.

a Permanent Resident you are not eligible to vote in federal or provincial elections. As well, certain jobs are restricted to Canadian citizens. You could lose your Permanent Resident's status for not meeting certain residency requirements or for a conviction of a criminal offence. These are some of the circumstances whereby you could be forced to give up your status as a Permanent Resident, no matter how many years you have resided in Canada, and you will be told to leave the country.