alphazip said:
A number of people here, including myself*, have filled out the application successfully. All you do is answer all the questions truthfully. If there is a question about a parent/grandparent who isn't Canadian, answer it anyway, and write (by hand, after the form is printed) "not a Canadian citizen." I think you're worrying too much.
*my application was actually for "delayed registration of birth abroad," but the same questions were asked.
The problem, for me, is that some of the questions aren't defined. Specificaly,
1) Section 6 — Absences from Canada—Did you leave Canada for 1 year or longer before 1977?
My Question: I never lived in Canada prior to 1977. So, do I answer, “Not Applicable”, or, do I answer, “Yes, Starting Date: my birthdate, and, Ending Date: 1977-12-31”?
2) Section 8A — Did this parent leave Canada for more than 1 year before 1977?
My Question: My mother left Canada in 1946 until her death in 2002. What date do I use for her, “To” date? 1977-12-31? Or, her date of death?
3) Section 8A —Is or was this parent a citizen of a country other than Canada?
My Question: My mother became a naturalized citizen of the USA sometime after marrying my father and moving the USA. I do not have date for that, although I believe it was prior to 1952. Is it sufficient for me to state she became a US citizen prior to 1952, or do I have know the exact date she became naturalized?
4) Section 8B — Applicant’s Grandparents
My Question: As my mother was born in Canada, do I answer, “Not Applicable” to Questions (1) and (2)?
Second Question: Do I then answer, “Not Applicable” with regard to the requested information on my mother’s grandparents? (The "instructions" say to "Answer all questions on the application regarding your grandparents.)
5) Section 9 — Have you ever lived in Canada?
My Question: I attended university in Edmonton between the Fall Semester, 1982 and the Spring Semester, 1986. But, I never lived in Canada as a resident. Do I answer, “No”, since I didn’t live in Canada as resident, or, do I answer, “Yes” to include my time there as a student?
