The processing time for Canadian citizenship applications typically takes around 14 months. This includes processing the complete application, conducting the citizenship test, interview, and ceremony. It's essential to check the status of your application regularly and provide any requested information promptly.

Applicants between 18 and 54 years old must demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French, equivalent to level 4 of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) for French. Language skills are assessed through various means, including language proof submitted with the application and interactions with citizenship officials.

Committing a crime, whether in or outside Canada, may affect your eligibility for Canadian citizenship. Depending on the nature of the offense, you may not be eligible for citizenship for a certain period of time. It's essential to review the specific circumstances with legal counsel and wait until the situation no longer applies before applying for citizenship.