Citizenship for a 17 year old

[Othman Haj Salem]

Hello all, I hope everyone is doing well. I have a question regarding my application to become a Canadian citizen. My father is already a Canadian since 2008 and I now have a PR. So my dad wants to apply for my citizenship grant, however I am 17 years old and my dad is using the minor(2) process to apply for my citizenship. I saw that it takes around 19 months to get my citizenship grant which means I will turn 18 by that time, So I wonder does that mean that I my citizenship grant application will become invalid by the time I have to take my citizenship oath?

 

[yyzstudent]

Hello all, I hope everyone is doing well. I have a question regarding my application to become a Canadian citizen. My father is already a Canadian since 2008 and I now have a PR. So my dad wants to apply for my citizenship grant, however I am 17 years old and my dad is using the minor(2) process to apply for my citizenship. I saw that it takes around 19 months to get my citizenship grant which means I will turn 18 by that time, So I wonder does that mean that I my citizenship grant application will become invalid by the time I have to take my citizenship oath?

It said 21 months when I applied online in March this year. I’ve just cleared everything and am waiting for oath schedule.

as for when you turn 18, I can’t answer that.

 

[rcincanada2019]

Hello all, I hope everyone is doing well. I have a question regarding my application to become a Canadian citizen. My father is already a Canadian since 2008 and I now have a PR. So my dad wants to apply for my citizenship grant, however I am 17 years old and my dad is using the minor(2) process to apply for my citizenship. I saw that it takes around 19 months to get my citizenship grant which means I will turn 18 by that time, So I wonder does that mean that I my citizenship grant application will become invalid by the time I have to take my citizenship oath?

Age is locked in at the date of application:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-canadian-citizenship-minors.html

Eligibility

This form for an application under subsection 5(2) is intended for minors (under 18) who are permanent residents of Canada who want to apply for Canadian citizenship.

• Do not use this form to apply for proof that a child born outside Canada to a Canadian parent is a Canadian citizen. If your child was born outside Canada and is a Canadian citizen, apply for proof of citizenship (adults and minors).

To be eligible for Canadian citizenship under subsection 5(2), you, the minor:

• must be under 18 years of age on the day you sign the application;
• must be a permanent resident (landed immigrant) of Canada;
• must have at least one parent (includes legally adoptive parent) who is a Canadian citizen or who will become a citizen at the same time as you (applying together as a family);
• can’t have any unfulfilled conditions relating to their permanent resident status
• can’t be under a removal order (asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada);
• can’t be inadmissible or prohibited on criminal or security grounds.