Am I a citizen

[Scotscouple83]

I'm trying to find out if I'm a Canadian citizen as I wish to live and work in Ontario.

My father is a Canadian citizen and was so when I was born in 1979 in SCOTLAND.

My mother was(deceased) Scottish(UK) citizen and I have a Scottish(UK) birth certificate.

My parents never married and my father isn't named on my birth certificate. I only met him this month for the very first time and he's willing to help me get citizenship.

I've looked into having my father added to my birth certificate as I feel this will help and it seems like it is possible(I have a meeting with a family lawyer in 2 weeks)

Is it as simple as me applying for citizenship or whats my best option?

 

[rhcohen2014]

i think it would depend on how your father receives his citizenship. did he immigrate to canada or was he born there?

also, depending on your age, you may not be eligible for family class sponsorship through your father. the rule has changed for dependants, and i believe they must be 19 years or younger. if you are over 19, i don't believe he can sponsor you as a dependant and you will need to find another way to immigrate to canada.

 

[Scotscouple83]

I am not looking to be sponsored by my father, I was hoping I'm already a Canadian because of my father. He wasn't born in Canada but has been a citizen for over 50 years.

 

[rhcohen2014]

I am not looking to be sponsored by my father, I was hoping I'm already a Canadian because of my father. He wasn't born in Canada but has been a citizen for over 50 years.

oh, right.

if he was not born in canada, and neither were you, i am not sure you qualify as a canadian citizen. hopefully an expert will come through soon to verify.

 

[zardoz]

oh, right.

if he was not born in canada, and neither were you, i am not sure you qualify as a canadian citizen. hopefully an expert will come through soon to verify.

If the father was naturalized, this would be the first generation born outside Canada, not the second.

 

[Gogia]

What is your age now. ?

 

[scylla]

What is your age now. ?

See the first post. Born in 1979.

 

[Leon]

If your father was born in Canada or if he immigrated to Canada, even if he was a child immigrating with his parents, you would be considered to be first generation born outside Canada and you would be entitled to citizenship but I suggest you first try to have him added to your birth certificate or otherwise provide other proof that he is your father.

Here is how to apply for a citizenship certificate http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/proof-how.asp

If your father was not born in Canada and did not immigrate but gained his citizenship based on his parent(s) being Canadian when he was born, you would be considered 2nd generation born abroad and would not be eligible.

 

[Scotscouple83]

If your father was born in Canada or if he immigrated to Canada, even if he was a child immigrating with his parents, you would be considered to be first generation born outside Canada and you would be entitled to citizenship but I suggest you first try to have him added to your birth certificate or otherwise provide other proof that he is your father.

Here is how to apply for a citizenship certificate

If your father was not born in Canada and did not immigrate but gained his citizenship based on his parent(s) being Canadian when he was born, you would be considered 2nd generation born abroad and would not be eligible.

Thanks for your help and information. My father immigrated with his parents and got his citizenship once he was in Canada.

 

[scylla]

In that case you should be a citizen.

 

[BCKev]

This would suggest you are a citizen:

"Also, people born abroad to a Canadian parent after 1947 who lost or never had citizenship due to former citizenship laws also became citizens under the 2009 law, but only if they had a Canadian parent who was born or naturalized in Canada."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/rules_2009.asp

Go ahead and apply for a citizenship certificate. Your chances look very good.

 

[Scotscouple83]

Thanks everyone, so will I need any supporting documents with my application or just get my dad to fill in the blanks for me so to speak?

 

[scylla]

You'll certainly need some supporting documentation. CIC doesn't just take your word for it if that's what you're asking. You can find the application forms here and information about what supporting documentation you'll need to provide.

Application process:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/certif.asp

 

[Scotscouple83]

You'll certainly need some supporting documentation. CIC doesn't just take your word for it if that's what you're asking. You can find the application forms here and information about what supporting documentation you'll need to provide.

I perhaps worded my reply wrongly, I meant to wake what supporting documents I need so I can let my dad know but I've now got that thanks to you