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They ended up being fine with the way I filled 8B (checked "no" for both boxes for my mother who was born outside of Canada, checked neither yes/no for my father since he was born in Canada, and cover letter explaining that). We received your application for a citizenship certificate (proof of...

In what state, city, or province was she born? Generally you should be able to order a copy from whatever locale issued it.

They said my application was received on 26th July (e.g. not incomplete) so I'm hoping they're fine with the wording of section 8B. I know that they state a 5 month processing time... it's been 14 business days/22 days total since then so I'm hoping to hear back soon (based on the feedback from...

Just as an interesting note on the earlier "unique client identifier" instructions, it looks as though CIC/IRCC audited integration of the Passport issuing to the GCMS system (that other types of applications, e.g. citizenship, are processed on) and identified risks. By October 9th, 2016, they...

No problem. Just bear in mind that Informed Delivery will only scan mail when it hits the regional sort. Letter sized mail (regular envelopes) gets scanned, larger envelopes do not. So something like this will get scanned on the morning when it will be delivered (although sometimes it gets...

Did you read the entire page though? Out-of-country guarantor If you are out of the country and cannot provide a Canadian guarantor, then a non-Canadian can be a guarantor. A non-Canadian guarantor must be currently serving as or be a practicing member in good standing of one of the qualified...

So I'm a US citizen currently waiting for my citizenship certificate application (by descent). I actually end up regularly in canada, within 10km of a Passport Canada location. The issue is that I've never held residence in Canada, and don't know anyone personally for 2+ years in the area of...

If possible and not an undue burden I would try to get a certified true copy of your birth certificate. If you have a situation like a lost passport/expired for more than one year for some reason, then you might need an acceptable copy of your birth certificate... and USPS/Canada Post lose quite...

You'd definitely get a client identifier as part of an application for a Citizenship Certificate if you didn't have one already. I already had a client ID from my work permit, and the UCI is the exact same for my received application for proof of citizenship (a citizenship certificate). It's...

The unique client identifier is just basically a unique number assigned to one individual in relationship to the applications they make with IRCC. I have a client ID on my work permit and a client ID for my application now for a citizenship certificate (by descent). Even if an application gets...

There's a couple factors here, but generally when you take the oath of allegiance when naturalizing as a US citizen, Canada does not recognize that as renouncing the Canadian citizenship. Try the Am I a Canadian Citizen? tool...

If you're in NYC proper than it's probably easier to try to go to the embassy for certified true copies or travel to Canada. As far as certification, if you meet scenario #3 on CIT 0014E (document checklist) you should only need your birth/citizenship certificate certified and your child's birth...

I just gave up and paid to have the documents certified during a trip to Toronto. 1) The notaries I spoke to in Ontario were willing to certify anything so long as it was an "original document", including my birth certificate issued in the town of my birth in New York State. 2) Your birth...

The normal delivery window for letters to the US (not guaranteed) is seven business days. It's been sixteen business days since the sixth. I would inquire in your situation. Are you sure your address is accurate? Do you have US Postal Service Informed Delivery? You'll get a scanned preview of...

Good to know for future reference, especially once I need to go for the passport (probably better off just waiting until I get the certificate and do it during my next trip to Canada at a Service Canada location). Luckily I just got the email from Client-update-mise-a-jour@cic.gc.ca just now...

Thanks for the timeline, I haven't heard back at all yet (7th July delivery to Sydney NS via Canada Post) and it's been 12 business days. Was starting to think maybe it got lost. (Bought trackable Xpresspost from Canada post and thought it would be like UPS or Fedex where you have a fully...

I ended up delaying my application quite a bit (problem was down to paperwork) for two reasons: Notaries in my state (New York) and near me are not allowed to make certified true copies of vital records (birth/marriage/death). This made getting certified copies of my own birth certificate and...

Was hoping someone might be able to offer some advice. My father was born in Canada after 1950 to two parents who were also born in Canada (earlier). My mother is not a Canadian citizen. I was born to him in the United states after 1950, before 2009. Regarding questions: Section 8A regarding...