about naturalization for a minor

[martini]

Hi,

My child and I are both Canadian PRs (through my spouse) and I am wondering if my child (minor) is able to naturalize (apply for citizenship) without being subjected to the 3-year residency requirements?

Thanks!

 

[primaprime]

Yes, if your spouse is a Canadian citizen or you're applying for citizenship at the same time on the basis of meeting the presence requirement.

 

[martini]

Thanks for the reply! I have yet to satisfy the residency requirement for adults but my spouse is a Canadian citizen, so I guess my child can apply for it now? Also, do you happen to know the estimated timeframe (from submitting the application to naturalization)? Thanks!

 

[primaprime]

They say they try to process applications in about a year but that's not guaranteed these days.

 

[andrew3081]

Your spouse became Canadian citizen after or before your kid got the PR?

 

[martini]

before! Is there a difference?

 

[primaprime]

before! Is there a difference?

There may be but if it was before you should definitely be okay.