Program delivery update: Citizenship: Knowledge and language assessment
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
March 9, 2026
New instructions contain updated procedures on assessing language and knowledge requirements for citizenship applicants. Information is included for:
- Citizenship knowledge testing
- Language evidence for citizenship grants
- Language and knowledge hearings
New instructions
Deleted instructions
- Citizenship grants: Citizenship knowledge testing
- Language and knowledge hearings for adults