Proof of Citizenship

[endlessabyss]

I was young when my family immigrated to Canada years ago and they already obtained Canadian Citizenship.

My questions are how to answer these questions and how obtain them from what documents:

*In section 8:
- How did this parent obtain Canadian citizenship?
- Canadian certificate no. // If the Canadian citizenship certificate cannot be found, is the certificate number at the bottom of this document? Link: s28. postimg. org/ylrvz12bx/ IMG_1320.jpg "Your Certificate Number Is / Le numéro de votee certificat: ### You acquired citizenship / Vous avez obtenu la citoyenneté le: ##"
- My grandfather died years ago, so do I have to include him?
- On what date did this parent first enter Canada to live?

*In section 9:
Have you ever lived in Canada? If yes, on what date did you first enter Canada to live? // Is it when the visa applied/issued or something else?

 

[Rigly68]

I was young when my family immigrated to Canada years ago and they already obtained Canadian Citizenship.

My questions are how to answer these questions and how obtain them from what documents:

*In section 8:
- How did this parent obtain Canadian citizenship?
- Canadian certificate no. // If the Canadian citizenship certificate cannot be found, is the certificate number at the bottom of this document? Link: s28. postimg. org/ylrvz12bx/ IMG_1320.jpg "Your Certificate Number Is / Le numéro de votee certificat: ### You acquired citizenship / Vous avez obtenu la citoyenneté le: ##"
- My grandfather died years ago, so do I have to include him?
- On what date did this parent first enter Canada to live?

*In section 9:
Have you ever lived in Canada? If yes, on what date did you first enter Canada to live? // Is it when the visa applied/issued or something else?

Were you born before your parents became Canadian citizens? You wrote you were young when your family immigrated to Canada. If yes you are not a citizen by descent..... you would have to apply for citizenship on your own if you have permanent residence status now and fulfil the residency requirements to apply for citizenship.

 

[endlessabyss]

I was born outside of Canada and acquired my citizenship when my family became Canadian citizens. I'm looking to replace my citizenship certificate because I lost mine. Also if I am unable to find any answers, should I simply mark the blank spaces with the abbreviation "N/A"?

 

[Rigly68]

I was born outside of Canada and acquired my citizenship when my family became Canadian citizens. I'm looking to replace my citizenship certificate because I lost mine. Also if I am unable to find any answers, should I simply mark the blank spaces with the abbreviation "N/A"?

OK...misunderstood you there.

As for question 9 it is the date when you first physically entered Canada to live here.

As for being unable to find answers I would recommend you write an explanation letter as to why you can't for example find a certificate number.....

 

[alphazip]

I was born outside of Canada and acquired my citizenship when my family became Canadian citizens. I'm looking to replace my citizenship certificate because I lost mine. Also if I am unable to find any answers, should I simply mark the blank spaces with the abbreviation "N/A"?

No, don't put "not applicable," because the questions are applicable.

Your parents acquired Canadian citizenship by naturalization. Yes, in that image, the certificate number is the number at the bottom of the document.

As to grandparents, check NO, they were not Canadian citizens. Therefore, you don't have to write their names.

 

[endlessabyss]

OK...misunderstood you there.

As for question 9 it is the date when you first physically entered Canada to live here.

As for being unable to find answers I would recommend you write an explanation letter as to why you can't for example find a certificate number.....

Sorry for the confusion. A letter seems to be a good idea. Thanks. ^^

No, don't put "not applicable," because the questions are applicable.

Your parents acquired Canadian citizenship by naturalization. Yes, in that image, the certificate number is the number at the bottom of the document.

As to grandparents, check NO, they were not Canadian citizens. Therefore, you don't have to write their names.

To clarify, my grandparents are also Canadian Citizens. Sorry for the confusion. ^^; As mentioned, should I include any information in which one of them is deceased?

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Also for two personal identifications, one of them being a passport, is an expired one of less than one year a valid one?

 

[alphazip]

Sorry for the confusion. A letter seems to be a good idea. Thanks. ^^

To clarify, my grandparents are also Canadian Citizens. Sorry for the confusion. ^^; As mentioned, should I include any information in which one of them is deceased?

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Also for two personal identifications, one of them being a passport, is an expired one of less than one year a valid one?

Just answer all the questions. You would list your grandparents' names (doesn't matter if living or deceased) IF your parent was born outside of Canada, but a grandparent was a Canadian citizen at the time of your parent's birth. If your parents became citizens by naturalization, not by inheriting citizenship from THEIR parents, check NO and don't give your grandparents' names.

I guess I don't understand what information you're missing. You gave a link to a picture of a citizenship certificate. If that belongs to a parent, then you have their certificate number. If you don't have YOUR number, write "unknown" where the number would go. You would also check the box saying that yours was lost or stolen, and tell them whether you did or didn't file a police report. If you did, attach a copy of the report.

Yes, you should be able to use your expired passport as one of your IDs.