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| − | + | The '''Certificate of citizenship''' is an official document certifying the individual is a legal resident of the country. The Certificate of citizenship is not the same as a [[Birth certificate]]. Each country has different laws that must be followed before applicants can receive the Certificate of citizenship. | |
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| + | ==Certificate of US Citizenship== | ||
| + | The Certificate of US Citizenship (form N-560 or N-561) is a document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) as proof of U.S. citizenship. | ||
| + | <ref>[http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/citizenship_certificate.html Certificate of US Citizenship], ''United States Immigration Support''</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Canadian Citizenship Certificate== | ||
| + | The Canadian Citizenship Certificate is a small card that residents can use to prove that they are a Canadian citizen. | ||
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| + | To receive a Canadian citizenship certificate: | ||
| + | #Apply for citizenship. | ||
| + | #Take the citizenship test, if you are between the ages of 18 and 54. | ||
| + | #Attend a citizenship ceremony, if you are 14 or older. Once they have taken the oath of citizenship at a ceremony, they become a Canadian citizen. New citizens receive their certificate of citizenship at the ceremony. <ref>[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become.asp Becoming a Citizen], ''Citizenship and Immigration Canada''</ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
Revision as of 14:50, October 8, 2008
The Certificate of citizenship is an official document certifying the individual is a legal resident of the country. The Certificate of citizenship is not the same as a Birth certificate. Each country has different laws that must be followed before applicants can receive the Certificate of citizenship.
Certificate of US Citizenship
The Certificate of US Citizenship (form N-560 or N-561) is a document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) as proof of U.S. citizenship. [1]
Canadian Citizenship Certificate
The Canadian Citizenship Certificate is a small card that residents can use to prove that they are a Canadian citizen.
To receive a Canadian citizenship certificate:
- Apply for citizenship.
- Take the citizenship test, if you are between the ages of 18 and 54.
- Attend a citizenship ceremony, if you are 14 or older. Once they have taken the oath of citizenship at a ceremony, they become a Canadian citizen. New citizens receive their certificate of citizenship at the ceremony. [2]
References
- ↑ Certificate of US Citizenship, United States Immigration Support
- ↑ Becoming a Citizen, Citizenship and Immigration Canada