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Minors – Subsection 5(2): does the child need to be physically in Canada, when the application is submitted?

ccaallvviinn

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Sep 13, 2019
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Hello everyone!

When applying for citizenship for a minor through subsection 5(2), does the child need to be physically within Canada, when the application is signed and submitted? Of course, the applying parents will be in Canada, but the child will be outside of Canada visiting grandparents in home country. Is it an option?

The same question during Oath - does the minor need to be in Canada, even though the child does not need to attend the Oath ceremony (should be <14 years old by that time)?

Thank you!