Canadian Citizenship by descent

[gracie91]

Good day,

I was wondering if anyone can guide me through my situation. My biological father was born in Canada (my parents were unmarried) and my mother left him off my birth certificate. I was born in South Africa.

I want to apply for proof of Canadian Citizenship but my father is now deceased and unable to apply to place his name onto my birth certificate.

I have proof of paternity and his signed maintenance order and years of proof of him paying it.

I can’t apply for proof of citizenship with just my birth certificate as it doesn’t list my father on it. My mother had no idea he was Canadian by birth (He lived in Scotland most of his life and she assumed he was born there too).

Is there any way the Canadian government would accept other terms for proof of paternal descent instead of my birth certificate with his name on? I know the British government does because of the sheer number of illegitimate children applying for British citizenship through their one parent.

Ca anyone comment?

 

[devilhimselff]

I will get in touch with a good reputable lawyer. I'm my opinion it's too complex of an issue for anyone to comment with certainty here on the forum.

 

[gracie91]

I will get in touch with a good reputable lawyer. I'm my opinion it's too complex of an issue for anyone to comment with certainty here on the forum.

Thank you! I eagerly await to hear what you find out.

 

[devilhimselff]

Thank you! I eagerly await to hear what you find out.

It was ment for you meaning if I was you I will get in touch with a good lawyer.

 

[gracie91]

Thank you! I eagerly await to hear what you find out.

Oh! My mistake. Alright, will do. Thank you.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Good day,

I was wondering if anyone can guide me through my situation. My biological father was born in Canada (my parents were unmarried) and my mother left him off my birth certificate. I was born in South Africa.

I want to apply for proof of Canadian Citizenship but my father is now deceased and unable to apply to place his name onto my birth certificate.

I have proof of paternity and his signed maintenance order and years of proof of him paying it.

I can’t apply for proof of citizenship with just my birth certificate as it doesn’t list my father on it. My mother had no idea he was Canadian by birth (He lived in Scotland most of his life and she assumed he was born there too).

Is there any way the Canadian government would accept other terms for proof of paternal descent instead of my birth certificate with his name on? I know the British government does because of the sheer number of illegitimate children applying for British citizenship through their one parent.

Ca anyone comment?

Do you have your father's birth certificate?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I will get in touch with a good reputable lawyer. I'm my opinion it's too complex of an issue for anyone to comment with certainty here on the forum.

No point in paying a lawyer a ton of money when OP can just pay $75 to apply and see what happens.

 

[gracie91]

Do you have your father's birth certificate?

Do you have your father's birth certificate?

No but the executor of his estate does so it shouldn’t be too hard to get from them. Why?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

No but the executor of his estate does so it shouldn’t be too hard to get from them. Why?

A lot of people in these situations don't have the parent's birth certificate and can't get it. Without that, there is zero chance.

Your best option right now is to just apply with everything you have and see what happens.

 

[alphazip]

I agree with canuck_in_uk. Fill out an application form, include your birth certificate and your father's birth certificate (original or certified copy of each), photos and copies of ID, AND whatever proof of paternity you possess. Submit it to IRCC and see if they accept your proof as being sufficient.

 

[gracie91]

Ok thank you!