I applied for my child under 5(2) - (minor application with a Canadian Parent)- on August 2023, and so far no update to the application. AoR received on Sep 2023. Had a few calls and one GCMS note. There have been no updates so far. Is there anybody with a child-alone application from August or even before? What is the normal processing time for minor applications? Thanks in advance.
Minor Alone 5(2) Applications
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There are not very many of these types of applications - I did one, and I've seen a few others posted here. They seem to take less than the regular citizenship applications (because for minors, hence no tests, checkign of residency obligation, security quicker, etc). But the ones I've seen have been 5-10 months, if I remember correctly.
no updates to my application. We are waiting for further updates..
l am not sure about the kids physical presence. All I know is they do not need 3 yr physical presence obligation, if anyone of the parent is a Canadian at the time of application. Separate applications for kids ( non group)under 5(2) takes time as CPC-S is the processing office ..
Dear all, I have an update for the 5(2) - non-concurrent ( Minor with a Canadian parent application). I applied for my child after acquiring my citizenship under 5(2).
Timeline and comments:
Upon receiving your Citizenship Certificate, you must destroy your permanent resident (PR) card by cutting it in half. Destroy your card even if it is expired or damaged to protect the privacy and security of your personal information."
comments:
I hope this will help non-concurrent minor applicants. Thank you
Timeline and comments:
- 4th Aug 2023- Application filed ( Minor 5(2)- non concurrent - Online application with e-certificate)
- 12th Sep 2023- AoR - 2 days after was able to link the application in the status portal. Everything except Oath and Test: in progress. (note: the applicant is a minor, so not required)
- Sep 2023- April 2024- Complete Silence in between requested a couple of GCMS notes, and there was no progress.
- 4th April 2024 ( 8 months after filing) - received an email from " Client Information" with "Subject: Destruction of PR card "
Upon receiving your Citizenship Certificate, you must destroy your permanent resident (PR) card by cutting it in half. Destroy your card even if it is expired or damaged to protect the privacy and security of your personal information."
comments:
- No status change in the application Portal
- No e-certificate download instruction email
- Application processed completely at CPC Sydney ( Niagara Falls Secondary office)
I hope this will help non-concurrent minor applicants. Thank you
Thanks for sharing! Question - do you know if the parent needs to stay in Canada during the time the child application is under processing? For example, the parent living in the US for employment opportunities while the application is in process?
I registered just so could understand your approach. I got the PR card destruction email for my minor kid today too. I tried to create an account with my email but I do not see any applications in the account. It has the option to link an application but the options seems to be an application for myself. Would you kindly provide some additional info on what exactly you did to get the ecert for your kid? Thank you!
https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signin?lang=en
try this. This is the portal I used to download my certificate. If you don't have an account, you may have to wait for the invite code. Login, click on the "Download e-certificate link, and enter the child's application number, UCI and date of birth.
I am not sure. But I assume it's not an issue. All we need is to provide the document for parents' citizenship at the time of application.
I have not received the cert yet. I applied online for my kid and only got the pr destruction email today. but no instructions on the ecertificate
I meant about the parent. If the Parent got Canadian Citizenship by Naturalization , what option did you provide? If parent has an account for downloading e-certificate, you can use it to download the minor as well. If the parent doesn't have an account, wait for IRCC to send instructions to download the minor's certificate.