Applying for Citizenship/Passport for a child born abroad to a Naturalized Parent

[DohMan]

All,
I am a naturalized Canadian Citizen and am now residing in India.
We were blessed with a baby and have got the Indian Birth Certificate.
Now I am planning to get the Citizenship for my new born and am unable to find proper instructions for how can one apply/acquire Citizenship certificate for a child born abroad(India in specific) to a Canadian Citizen?

One of the checklist (https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/citizen/cit0014e-2.pdf) found at the guide @ https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0001-application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors-proof-citizenship-section-3.html#step1 mentions that I need to provide two pieces of ID of the applicant. But my infant baby doesn't have any Indian passport etc.

Can one of you help/guide me on how to proceed with getting the Certificate of Citizenship for my infant?

 

[Canadiann2020]

I don't think your son is eligible for citizenship unless atleast one parent was born in Canada. You can move to Canada and sponsor your kids but I don't think your kids get Canadian citizenship that way. I may be wrong so double check the information.

 

[hawk39]

All,
I am a naturalized Canadian Citizen and am now residing in India.
We were blessed with a baby and have got the Indian Birth Certificate.
Now I am planning to get the Citizenship for my new born and am unable to find proper instructions for how can one apply/acquire Citizenship certificate for a child born abroad(India in specific) to a Canadian Citizen?

One of the checklist (https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/citizen/cit0014e-2.pdf) found at the guide @ https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0001-application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors-proof-citizenship-section-3.html#step1 mentions that I need to provide two pieces of ID of the applicant. But my infant baby doesn't have any Indian passport etc.

Can one of you help/guide me on how to proceed with getting the Certificate of Citizenship for my infant?

Per the instruction guide:

• "Note: If you’re applying on behalf of a minor who does not have two pieces of identification, or does not have a photo ID, please include an explanation letter with the application. "

I don't think your son is eligible for citizenship unless atleast one parent was born in Canada. You can move to Canada and sponsor your kids but I don't think your kids get Canadian citizenship that way. I may be wrong so double check the information.

A child born abroad to a parent who was born in Canada or had naturalized before their birth are eligible for citizenship by descent.

 

[DohMan]

Per the instruction guide:

• "Note: If you’re applying on behalf of a minor who does not have two pieces of identification, or does not have a photo ID, please include an explanation letter with the application. "

A child born abroad to a parent who was born in Canada or had naturalized before their birth are eligible for citizenship by descent.

@hawk39 Thank you. Will go through the instruction you have pointed out.

 

[DohMan]

I don't think your son is eligible for citizenship unless atleast one parent was born in Canada. You can move to Canada and sponsor your kids but I don't think your kids get Canadian citizenship that way. I may be wrong so double check the information.

@Canadiann2020 I am a naturalized citizen even before my son was born, so I think he is eligible for Canadian Citizenship.

 

[AGGG]

@Canadiann2020 I am a naturalized citizen even before my son was born, so I think he is eligible for Canadian Citizenship.

Hi Brother , i am in the same situation right now , can you please let me know the process to apply for citizenship certificate/passport for my newborn baby from India

 

[adstarscream732]

Check this link for more info:

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=365&top=5

There is more clarity in the "Status of changes to citizenship by descent" dropdown. It states:

The Citizenship Act currently includes a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. This limit generally means someone isn't automatically a Canadian citizen if

• they were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent, and
• their Canadian parent was also born outside Canada to a Canadian parent

In December 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice declared that the first-generation limit for many individuals is unconstitutional.


An extension until August 9, 2024, has been granted by the Court. This means that the current rules still apply until further notice.

 

[Canadavisa1230]

Hi Brother , i am in the same situation right now , can you please let me know the process to apply for citizenship certificate/passport for my newborn baby from India

Not too complicated apply for citizenship certificate online then apply for passport then exit permit for your kid.