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cvstriker

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Okay so I'm hoping someone can clarify for me because I've been doing tons of research and my results are quite confusing to say the least. I appreciate your time and help! I'll start with a breakdown of my heritage. My father's mother (I'll call her Nana) was born in Canada, I would say maybe 1930s. She was a Canadian citizen and I know that for sure. My Nana moved to the U.S. married and gave birth to my father who is a U.S. citizen by birth. My Nana later became a U.S. citizen probably in the 70s through a citizenship test. She was forced to sign a document giving up all other citizenships in order to become American. At this point, I have already confirmed that her citizenship was returned to her under scenario 5 & 6 on CIC cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2007/2007-12-10b.asp though she has not taken any steps to reclaim her citizenship if that is required. According to the 2009 amendment, my father would automatically gain citizenship being first generation born abroad from a citizen born in Canada (He is in the process of applying for proof of citizenship). Here is where it gets tricky. I am a second generation born abroad (1993). I have actually attempted to read CP-9 cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/cp/cp09-eng.pdf which discusses Bill C-37 (the 2009 amendment). On page 8, figure 7.4 notes that people born to a Canadian parent second generation abroad between 1977 and 2009 can still apply for citizenship. But my question is: Is my dad considered a Canadian parent to me? Does any of this make sense? I want to be Canadian gosh darn it! Thanks for any replies!
 
In order to see the links I included, just add w w w. in front of them except don't put spaces in between the w's obviously ::)
 
Let your father apply for his first. When he gets his, then you can try applying for yours. There have been numerous changes in the citizenship law over the years. The only way to know if you qualify or not is really if you try it :)
 
Do you know if your father's birth was registered with Canada? That might be what makes or breaks your case.

Like Leon suggested, having your father apply for his citizenship and then trying to apply yourself afterwards isn't a bad way to go.
 
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cvstriker said:
Okay so I'm hoping someone can clarify for me because I've been doing tons of research and my results are quite confusing to say the least. I appreciate your time and help! I'll start with a breakdown of my heritage. My father's mother (I'll call her Nana) was born in Canada, I would say maybe 1930s. She was a Canadian citizen and I know that for sure. My Nana moved to the U.S. married and gave birth to my father who is a U.S. citizen by birth. My Nana later became a U.S. citizen probably in the 70s through a citizenship test. She was forced to sign a document giving up all other citizenships in order to become American. At this point, I have already confirmed that her citizenship was returned to her under scenario 5 & 6 on CIC cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2007/2007-12-10b.asp though she has not taken any steps to reclaim her citizenship if that is required. According to the 2009 amendment, my father would automatically gain citizenship being first generation born abroad from a citizen born in Canada (He is in the process of applying for proof of citizenship). Here is where it gets tricky. I am a second generation born abroad (1993). I have actually attempted to read CP-9 cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/cp/cp09-eng.pdf which discusses Bill C-37 (the 2009 amendment). On page 8, figure 7.4 notes that people born to a Canadian parent second generation abroad between 1977 and 2009 can still apply for citizenship. But my question is: Is my dad considered a Canadian parent to me? Does any of this make sense? I want to be Canadian gosh darn it! Thanks for any replies!
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Take the eligibility test a couple of times. Noting that you father has not received his proof of citizenship and if he had received it. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/rules/index.asp
 
Hey thanks for the replies guys. I guess we'll just see what happens. I'll update the post with the results!
 
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