Question about citizenship rights

[messenger]

Hello all

A very fast question as I do not have the time to search it!

Mother was born in Canada
Mother gives birth to a boy abroad
Boy completes it's 18th year in February
Can mother pass on citizenship to her son?

Thank you very much

 

[Avadava]

Canadian citizenship is typically obtained by birth in Canada, birth abroad when at least one parent is a Canadian citizen and was born or naturalized in Canada, or by adoption abroad by at least one Canadian citizen. It can also be granted to a permanent resident who has lived in Canada for 1095 days during the four years prior to applying, can function in the English or French language and passes a Canadian knowledge test.

Child of a Canadian citizen can obtain Canadian citizenship right after birth (if he was born abroad), does not have to wait till the 18th birthday.

"Every person born outside Canada after 15 February 1977, who has a Canadian parent at the time of birth, is automatically a Canadian citizen by descent. Every such person whose Canadian parent or parents were also not born in Canada and obtained their citizenship at birth by descent (second generation born abroad) must have successfully applied to maintain their Canadian citizenship before their 28th birthday, that is, if their 28th birthday took place before 17 April 2009. People falling into that category who did not take steps to maintain their citizenship lost their citizenship on that birthday. With Bill C-37[6] coming into effect on 17 April 2009, there is no longer a requirement or any allowance to apply to maintain citizenship." - Canadian Nationality Law

 

[screech339]

Hello all

A very fast question as I do not have the time to search it!

Mother was born in Canada
Mother gives birth to a boy abroad
Boy completes it's 18th year in February
Can mother pass on citizenship to her son?

Thank you very much

To answer your question, the mother can pass canadian citizenship to her son. However if the boy were grow up and have a child outside Canada, he would not be able to pass Canadian Citizenship.

Screech339

 

[messenger]

To answer your question, the mother can pass canadian citizenship to her son. However if the boy were grow up and have a child outside Canada, he would not be able to pass Canadian Citizenship.

Screech339

Hi screech339 and Avadava and thank you!

Ok so far i know that yes the mother can pass the citizenship to the boy. But what about age of the boy. Can he apply for his citizenship even after his 18th birthday.
Logic says yes, age does not matter it's a birth right. Am I correct?

messenger

 

[screech339]

Hi screech339 and Avadava and thank you!

Ok so far i know that yes the mother can pass the citizenship to the boy. But what about age of the boy. Can he apply for his citizenship even after his 18th birthday.
Logic says yes, age does not matter it's a birth right. Am I correct?

messenger

The age limitation has been removed if I am not mistaken.

Screech339

 

[messenger]

The age limitation has been removed if I am not mistaken.

Screech339

thank you my friend.

much appreciated!

 

[Avadava]

The age restriction (which was 28 years old) has been lifted. Here is more info on it:

"The proof of Canadian citizenship for a Canadian born abroad is a Canadian citizenship certificate. A child born outside Canada to a Canadian parent and meeting certain requirements * is a Canadian citizen. However the child will not possess a birth certificate issued by a Canadian governmental authority and for proof of Canadian citizenship, the child will need to obtain a Canadian citizenship certificate. An application must be submitted to obtain this certificate. Although applications are processed in Canada, you may submit the application to a Canadian diplomatic office abroad."

*On April 17, 2009, the rules changed for people born outside Canada. Children born to Canadian parents while the parent are outside Canada will only be Canadian at birth if:

one parent was born in Canada, or
one parent became a Canadian citizen by immigrating to Canada and was later granted citizenship (also called naturalization).
There is an exception to this rule. It does not apply to children born outside Canada in the second or subsequent generation if, at the time of their birth, their Canadian parent is working outside Canada as an employee of the Canadian government or a Canadian province or territory, or serving outside Canada with the Canadian Forces.

How to Apply for a Canadian Citizenship Certificate for a Child Born Outside Canada:

If you were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent on or after January 1, 1947, then send the following supporting documents:
- A birth certificate which lists your parents (issued by responsible government authorities in the country where you were born)
- Proof that one or both of your natural parents were Canadian citizens when you were born i.e. your parent's provincial or territorial birth certificate, naturalization certificate or Canadian citizenship certificate
- Two (2) pieces of personal identification, such as a driver's licence and a health insurance card, one of which must have your photo on it.
- Other documents, such as a marriage certificate/divorce certificate and/or a legal name change certificate (if applicable)

Here are step by step instructions and the application form (CIT 0001): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/CIT0001ETOC.asp#CIT0001E5