carolg2712

Just wondering if anyone can help or direct me to the correct place for my query. My children are entitled to Citizenship by Descent based on the 2009 criteria, but one of them is turning 18 this year. Is there anything different I need to do in the proof of citizenship process to accommodate her age. We are looking to move to Canada in the next couple of years after my son's GCSE (High School) exams so I would like to start getting the paperwork in order. Thanks.

Siouxie

Have you used the 'am I a Canadian Citizen' wizard to make sure they qualify? https://na1se.voxco.com/SE/56/amican...ng=en&tui=auto

If they do then I woulsd suggest you apply for both asap otherwise the 18 year old will have to apply separately (far easier for the parent to make sure it gets done).
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...hip/apply.html

carolg2712

Thanks - will have a look

carolg2712

Thanks Siouxie - I have my original citizenship card and commemorative certificate from when I was a child but need to find out more about updating my paperwork, with married name, etc, before I can sort out the kids so concern that I won't be able to do this before my daughter's birthday is the main issue. They were both born before 2009, in the UK, to a naturalised Canadian Citizen so meet the criteria as far as I can tell. I'm hoping to get to the Canada High Commission in London for further advice and information as not had much luck in working out how to update my paperwork from their website. Unfortunately, although my job involves regular travel to London, I haven't had the opportunity to visit during one of the open drop-in advice sessions yet.

PMM

Hi

1. You received your citizenship through naturalization (your statement) i.e. you "landed" in Canada and then either applied for citizenship on your own or were included in your parents application.
2. The year 2009, doesn't enter into citizenship for your children, as they are the first generation born abroad, and all they require to apply for proof of citizenship, is a copy of your birth certificate, marriage certificate, proof of your citizenship and their birth certificate.
3. 2009 was the change in where the second generation born abroad, were no longer eligible for citizenship by descent.
4. Follow the instructions here.