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© * since the age of 18 Section 22(3) specifically states: 22 (3) Despite anything in this Act, a person shall not be granted citizenship under subsection 5(1), (2) or (4) or 11(1) or take the oath of citizenship if the person has been convicted of an offence outside Canada that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an indictable offence under any Act of Parliament, regardless of whether the person was pardoned or otherwise granted amnesty for the offence, and the conviction occurred during

+ (a) the four-year period immediately before the date of the person’s application; or + (b) the period beginning on the date of the person’s application and ending on the date that he or she would otherwise be granted citizenship or take the oath of citizenship. Citizenship Act (justice gc.ca) More information on prohibitions can be found here under Step 3-Gather your documents Guide: Application for Canadian Citizenship: Adults - Subsection 5(1) CIT 0002 - Canada.ca. We hope that this information is helpful. Should you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you, The Immigration Representatives Mailbox De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] Dear officer, lam wondering why a police certificate is required for a period of 183 days spent outside of Canada in a row for a citizenship application 4 years immediately before the date of the application, while the physical presence requirement is a 5-year period? One of my clients spent over 200 days in their first year of the 5-year period for calculation outside of [requester] the police certificate is only required for the 4 years immediately, they technically do not need to provide such. lam wondering why the difference. 000852

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