Applicants who fail their first citizenship test will now be able to rewrite their test instead of waiting for a citizenship judge.
How the Citizenship Application Process Has Changed
In the past those who failed their citizenship test were required to wait for months for an appointment with a citizenship judge who made a decision regarding their case. Today, applicants will be given their results immediately and those who pass will be scheduled for a ceremony.
According to Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney the demand for citizenship has increased by approximately 200, 000 citizens each year and he feels that this is a great way to welcome new comers into Canada.
Other Significant Differences
In addition, those who have previously failed their tests and were waiting for a decision from a judge are now invited to rewrite their test. Also, families no longer need to be approved together and therefore these changes ultimately mean shorter wait times for citizenship applications.
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Michael Niren
Mr. Niren is CEO of VisaPlace LLC and the President and Managing Partner of VisaPlace Legal Canada, an immigration law firm based in Toronto, and VisaPlace Legal US a law firm registered in The District of Columbia, USA. Mr. Niren is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section, American Lawyers Association, and an Associate Member of the American Bar Association.
