Proof of custody of minor

[jacquilim]

Hello,
We are sending in a separate application for my 17 year old for citizenship. I have to provide proof that I have custody of him but no where does it say what this proof should be. Can I just use a copy of his birth certificate? He lives with both my husband and I (ie his parents).

 

[sns204]

In the instructions it states:

The Citizenship Act requires that applications for minors (those under 18 years of age) applying under subsection 5(1) be submitted by a person who has custody of the minor, or who is empowered to act on behalf of the minor by virtue of a court order or written agreement or by operation of law unless otherwise ordered by a court. You must submit one of the following documents:

• A birth certificate listing you as the parent;
• Adoption order;
• Documents issued by the provincial/territorial courts granting custodial guardianship;
• order of permanent guardianship

So, the birth certificate should be sufficient.

 

[jacquilim]

Thank you and I swear I read the instructions so many times and didn't see that. Thanks heaps. So glad not to have to try yet again for the millionth time to get through to CIC.

 

[sns204]

lol... It really is a "drill down" process to figure out what to do with the application, sometimes. Good luck!