Query about Canadian Citizenship application for self and dependent family members

[vcc]

Hi All,

I am planning to apply for Canadian Citizenship next year (early Feb/Mar).

My spouse doesnt want to apply for Canadian citizenship at the moment and wants to continue as a PR holder for another year or so. She is stay-at-home mother and we all stay together (currently, in Canada).

However, I want to apply for Canadian citizenship ASAP and also want to include my 2 minor kids along with my application.

Is it okay and fine if 3 of us apply together (myself, 2 minor kids) but my wife chose not to apply with us?
Will my minor kids applications will be considered valid and will be considered for Citizenship depending on my application status? Or is it necessary that mother should also be applying along with kids? Please advise what is the best course of action so that there are no last minute challenges. Many thanks.

 

[s23srinivas]

Hi All,

I am planning to apply for Canadian Citizenship next year (early Feb/Mar).

My spouse doesnt want to apply for Canadian citizenship at the moment and wants to continue as a PR holder for another year or so. She is stay-at-home mother and we all stay together (currently, in Canada).

However, I want to apply for Canadian citizenship ASAP and also want to include my 2 minor kids along with my application.

Is it okay and fine if 3 of us apply together (myself, 2 minor kids) but my wife chose not to apply with us?
Will my minor kids applications will be considered valid and will be considered for Citizenship depending on my application status? Or is it necessary that mother should also be applying along with kids? Please advise what is the best course of action so that there are no last minute challenges. Many thanks.

There should not be a problem if you are applying along with your children.

Refer the following link for further instructions:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0003-application-canadian-citizenship-minors-under-18-years.html

All the best.

 

[vcc]

Thank you Srini for your prompt response. I did go through the article earlier but wanted to get expert views on this forum as well. Also, is there really a need to hire an agency for Citizenship application or can I do it all by myself, if its not too tricky. I had done the PR all by myself. So, I have a feeling that it may not be that complicated. Please let me know your thoughts please.

 

[s23srinivas]

Thank you Srini for your prompt response. I did go through the article earlier but wanted to get expert views on this forum as well. Also, is there really a need to hire an agency for Citizenship application or can I do it all by myself, if its not too tricky. I had done the PR all by myself. So, I have a feeling that it may not be that complicated. Please let me know your thoughts please.

Then you are all set.
It is a pretty straight forward process and can be done without hiring an agency.
For any doubt you can always reach out to people having similar doubt/issue/experience.
I would just suggest not to delay. Just put the application in queue and forget about it. It will take it's own course of time given the current conditions.

 

[vcc]

Thanks Srini. I will become eligible sometime next year (considering physical presence requirement). Many thanks for your inputs, I will get back to this forum in case I need any further help.