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Can an adoptive parent pass on Canadian citizenship to an adopted child?
How do I become a Canadian citizen if my child is adopted?
How do I apply for citizenship by descent for an adopted child?
What is the Canadian citizenship process for an adoptive child?
Can a Canadian adopt a child from another country?
Do the criteria for permanent residence and citizenship differ for adopted children?
When a Canadian citizen adopts a child under 18 years of age, the adoption must meet the following requirements in order for the child to be granted citizenship: The adoption must be in the best interests of the child. The adoption will create a genuine relationship of parent and child.
There are two parts to the Application for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen: Part 1 –The Confirmation of Canadian citizenship of the adoptive parent (s) to confirm that at least one adoptive parent is or was a Canadian citizen at the time of adoption, or, for adoptions that took place prior to January 1, 1947 ...
After the adoption is complete, you can choose to apply for the child's Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. Part 1: We check if the parent can pass on Canadian citizenship to their adopted child. Part 2: We check if the adopted child can become a Canadian citizen.
Adoptive parents can apply for either: a regular grant for a minor child of a Canadian; or. a grant of citizenship under the adoption provision. If you are an adoptive parent with permanent resident status, you can apply for citizenship for the child at the same time you apply for yourself.
To apply for citizenship by descent for an adopted child, the adoptive parent(s) must submit the Application for a Citizenship Certificate for an Adopted Person (CIT 0012). The application must include all required documentation and be accompanied by the applicable fees.
The adoptive parent must be eligible to pass on citizenship by descent. If you choose to apply for citizenship through the direct grant of citizenship, your child will be affected by the first-generation limit to citizenship by descent.
Adoptive parents can pass on their Canadian Citizenship to an adopted child if the adoptive parents were born in Canada or were Canadian citizenship by naturalization, at the time of adoption of the child. Obtaining a Canadian citizenship certificate allows you to live, study, or work in Canada without needing any permit.
