Minor born to citizen outside Canada

[Immigreat81]

Has any Canadian citizen given birth outside Canada, specifically USA?
What documents are accepted to prove the child is a Canadian citizen in order to apply for a grant of citizenship and a passport? Can both be done simultaneously?

Any information is appreciated.

 

[Seym]

See CIT 0014 here :
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...minors-proof-citizenship-section-3.html#step1

As per the scenario 3 in the document checklist for a citizenship certificate application :
- A birth certificate from the country where the kid was born that includes the name of the canadian parent.
- A proof of the parent's own canadian citizenship (canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate)

 

[Immigreat81]

See CIT 0014 here :
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...minors-proof-citizenship-section-3.html#step1

As per the scenario 3 in the document checklist for a citizenship certificate application :
- A birth certificate from the country where the kid was born that includes the name of the canadian parent.
- A proof of the parent's own canadian citizenship (canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate)

Thank you.
The link you posted states "Note: Birth certificates, Social Insurance Number (SIN) cards, bank cards, credit cards, and previous Canadian citizenship certificates are not accepted as personal identification for this application process", but the checklist says a birth certificate is sufficient. Hope it's correct!

 

[armoured]

Thank you.
The link you posted states "Note: Birth certificates, Social Insurance Number (SIN) cards, bank cards, credit cards, and previous Canadian citizenship certificates are not accepted as personal identification for this application process", but the checklist says a birth certificate is sufficient. Hope it's correct!

The link is giving instructions for both minors and adults. Notice the language about minors who do not have photo ID.

Then look at the list of acceptable ID and the ones in the "Note:" - the difference is the ones they are not accepting for proof of identity are lack of a photograph.

Side note: if you'll want to apply for the child's passport before you get the citizenship certificate, keep a complete copy of the application for citizenship cert (and all docs submitted).

Basically the procedure is you'll apply for a passport on basis that the child is presumed to be a citizen. Contact local consular section of canadian embassy or consulate and work that out.

It sounds weird but this is common because takes so long to get the citizenship docs.

 

[sammy90]

Thank you.
The link you posted states "Note: Birth certificates, Social Insurance Number (SIN) cards, bank cards, credit cards, and previous Canadian citizenship certificates are not accepted as personal identification for this application process", but the checklist says a birth certificate is sufficient. Hope it's correct!

Hi, did you already start this process? Am a canada and just gave birth in the US and looking for guidance in getting citizenship/passport for my daughter

 

[armoured]

Hi, did you already start this process? Am a canada and just gave birth in the US and looking for guidance in getting citizenship/passport for my daughter

Resopnded in your other thread. Please don't pose the exact same q in multiple threads at once, just wait a bit and see if you get useful answers.