Hollyflynn22

That's great! how do i go about obtaining this? i need to order the proof of citizenship certificate before applying for a passport correct? or can i apply for a passport without one?

thanks!

christmasoompa

See the answers from your thread last year, yes you need proof of citizenship first then you can apply for the passport.

HTH.

DarwinCharles

Born in 78 has precluded many from citizenship but as you were born to a Male between 75 and 09 you should be fine.

christmasoompa

What do you mean 'born to a male'?

DarwinCharles

Before the 75 act descent via female lineage only happened if you were born out pf wedlock if you married a non Canadian. After 75, that still applied but a quirk they introduced meant those born to Canadian moms.. Got a 'grant' which excluded any children they'd already had - especially 75-09 mostly 75-81. The actual acts are a real shambles. I've spent 12 yrs on this. It's not got any easier.

christmasoompa

None of that clarifies what you mean by 'born to a male'? Born to a male what??

Hollyflynn22

Well my mother was born to a Canadian father and a british mother in 78 so does that impact my citizenship by descent?

christmasoompa

No, she was born in Canada so it's not relevant. Take the test on the CIC website above with your info and that will give you a more definitive answer.

DarwinCharles

Claim on citizenship has depended on lineage. After 2009 that equaled out. The issues in previous acts still exist.

Hollyflynn22

Yes i did and it said "you are most likely a canadian citizen"

christmasoompa

I'm aware of all of that, same as with many other countries in the world including the UK. But that's not what I'm asking, you said to me I was 'born to a male' which makes no sense and I was asking you to clarify? Never mind though!

Hollyflynn22

Would you say i am a part of this lost canadian? that's quite worrying

christmasoompa

No, you're not. If the test above says you're probably a citizen, then just apply for your proof of citizenship and you should be all good.

Please do start your own new thread with any other questions about the process, thx.

DarwinCharles

You're right, she quite 'probably' is.. Probably is because of how useless the law is surrounding the act at that time. Apologies, I'm moving out this wkend which is why I've directed to the website.

Send off for it. The IRCC take their time but once you have it, makes things much easier.

Hollyflynn22

Would it be me that has to apply for the certificate or my mother? on the IRCC website it states: You can pass down your Canadian citizenship to your child by applying for a citizenship certificate. so that's confusing.