If the father is Canadian and the mother is Indian, and the child is born in India, how long does it usually take to process Canadian citizenship for the child?
Anyone has a previous experience about this?
If the father is Canadian and the mother is Indian, and the child is born in India, how long does it usually take to process Canadian citizenship for the child?
Anyone has a previous experience about this?
IRCC says five months, but could be longer if outside Canada/USA.
In practice, IRCC usually posts a timeline that covers about 80% of apps, and most of those are processed somewhat quicker.
Now note: if applying from India and you want to bring the child to Canada sooner, check with the consular section of the High Commission (or a consulate). In most cases when parentage is clearly established (eg parents married and birth certificate confirms name of Canadian parent), one can apply for a (temporary) passport on the basis of the citizenship certificate application (keep copies! to submit with the temporary passport app).
If all in order, they will / can issue this passport more quickly on the basis that the child is a citizen by birth (presumed citizenship, although that's not a formal term) who is just waiting for the certificate. Passports for infants are typically only one or two year validity anyway, so not a big inconvenience.
