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Am I a Canadian citizen by descent?

robynneos

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My mother was born in the UK but was naturalized in Canada in 1982. I was born outside of Canada to an English father whilst my mother was still a citizen of Canada. Could I be considered for a Canadian citizenship?
 

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robynneos said:
My mother was born in the UK but was naturalized in Canada in 1982. I was born outside of Canada to an English father whilst my mother was still a citizen of Canada. Could I be considered for a Canadian citizenship?
CIC has a self assessment for citizenship - see link below:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/rules/tool_15.asp
 

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robynneos said:
My mother was born in the UK but was naturalized in Canada in 1982. I was born outside of Canada to an English father whilst my mother was still a citizen of Canada. Could I be considered for a Canadian citizenship?
She isn't a citizen anymore?
She'd have to be for your to apply if I remember correctly. Being born to a naturalized citizen makes you one as well in any case.
 

robynneos

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She got her citizenship in 1982 but hasn't lived there for over twenty years so she wasn't sure if it would still be valid. If I am, would I still need to take the test etc? Could I just file an application?
 

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robynneos said:
She got her citizenship in 1982 but hasn't lived there for over twenty years so she wasn't sure if it would still be valid. If I am, would I still need to take the test etc? Could I just file an application?
Citizenship doesn't expire, so if your mom was a citizen at the time of your birth then so should you be.