Mother is Canadian Citizen

[Wismer]

Hello All,

I am 25 years old, a US citizen living in the states, but I intend to move to BC in the coming years.  My mother lives in the states as well but she retained her canadian citizenship.  I am wondering if it is possible to apply for Canadian citizenship through that connection (or, failing that, would using my Canadian relatives as sponsors help)?  I tried to understand the immigration forms but I am confused by the whole process.  I fear I might be too old for this. 

Though it is a long story, I was told by Canadian custom agents that our "significant relationship" with Canada (my mom, I guess) meant we would not be detained.  Yea, long story...

[RobsLuv]

This link to the Canadian Citizenship Act should help you.

[Leon]

Go to the Canadian embassy and demand your Canadian citizenship.  If that doesn't work, AB and MB provincial nominee programs have a family stream option so possibly if you have and aunt or uncle there, it would work.

[jalbert]

Persons considered to be natural-born Canadian citizens can be born either in Canada (with exceptions for foreign diplomatic personnel), or outside Canada if, at the time of birth, one parent is a Canadian citizen.

[jalbert]

Was your mother a Canadian citizen at the time you were born? If she was, you are a Canadian citizen, or at least you should be.

[O-14]

No my mums 2 brohters , 4 sisters and parents are permanent residents and are canadian citizens.

And my dads uncle is also the same so would this be an advantage or not ?

and also im a british citizen would this not also be and advantage..?

I Am Living in the United Kingdom

Thank you for ur replys i am very greatful please keep helping me i really need it thanks:D

[Leon]

Ok so if you are sure that you are not a citizen because of your mom or don't qualify to be, then the only use you have for the Canadian relatives is that if you apply as a skilled worker, you might get points for them or if they live in AB or Manitoba, they can sponsor you under family stream.  Being a british citizen will not matter at all.