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 \n·understand simple instructions and directions;  \n·speak using basic grammar,including simple structures and tenses;and  \n·show that you know enough common words and phrases to express yourself.  \nA citizenship judge makes the final decision on all cases.  \n# Criminal history (prohibitions)\n\nYou cannot become a citizen if you:  \n·have been convicted of an indictable(criminal)offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act in the threeyears before you applied;  \n·are currently charged with an indictable offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act;  \n·are in prison,on parole or on probation;  \n·are under a removal order(have been ordered by Canadian officials to leave Canada);  \n·are under investigation for,are charged with,or have been convicted of a war crime or a crime againsthumanity;or  \n·you have had your Canadian citizenship taken away in the past five years.  \nIf you are on probation or are charged with an offence and are awaiting trial,you should wait until after theprobation has ended or the trial is over to apply for citizenship.  \nIf you have spent time on probation,on parole or in prison in the last four years,you may not meet the residencerequirement for citizenship.  \nTime i","cbCainzwF7bhUAX3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainzwF7bhUAX3","pdf",226160,"English","# Determine your eligibility - Citizenship - Canada\n## Age\n## Permanent resident status\n## Residence in Canada\n## Language abilities\n## Criminal history (prohibitions)\n## Knowledge of Canada\n## Need Help?\n## Top questions","[{\"question\":\"What are the age requirements to apply for Canadian citizenship?\",\"answer\":\"You must be at least 18 years old. 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