Born in US, moved to AB and was naturalized as a Canadian at age 4, moved back to US 6 years later. Am I still a Canadian citizen?

[MaryJaneBerman]

Hello all! So, my dad played professional football (not soccer football, the other kind) for the Eskimos and the Stampeders. Canada paid better back then. We moved to AB when I was a baby & we became naturalized when I was 4. We lived there for another 6 years then moved back to the US. I am now 57 and would like to move back to Canada, or at least explore the option. How do I find out my status? Am I still a Canadian citizen?

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello all! So, my dad played professional football (not soccer football, the other kind) for the Eskimos and the Stampeders. Canada paid better back then. We moved to AB when I was a baby & we became naturalized when I was 4. We lived there for another 6 years then moved back to the US. I am now 57 and would like to move back to Canada, or at least explore the option. How do I find out my status? Am I still a Canadian citizen?

You never give up citizenship so yes. You would have the paperwork - citizenship certificate or can reapply for one. Then you can apply for a passport.

 

[shiremag]

You will not lose your Canadian Citizenship unless you have taken steps to officially renounce it

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/canadian-citizenship/acquisition-loss/renunciation-under-subsection-9-1-act.html

If you still have your naturalisation certificate, you can use it to apply for a new passport. Else, you'll need to apply for a proof of citizenship

 

[MaryJaneBerman]

THANKS SO MUCH!!! WONDERFUL NEWS!!