I applied for Canadian citizenship
for our child on behalf of my spouse and I made two steps
. However, on a forum where I sit, I learned that the Filipino children, because we have a sponsorship application active, we do not need to do in two steps as for China and Vietnam and that's another fourmulaure that must be met. By cons, because I knew this detail after starting the first step, I continued on this way. In addition, others like me on the forum, did not seem to be aware and have managed to obtain citizenship Canadian child.
First, I was on the CIC website
and I realized the
Part 1 Confirmation of Canadian citizenship of the adoptive parents of Application for Canadian citizenship for an adopted person (1 January 1947 or after) . So I filled out the form
CIT 0010 and I printed once completed. Subsequently, I completed and signed
person who assisted the applicant in completing this form , saw it was me who had filled in the name of my spouse. I decided that the applicant would my spouse, because all the immigration process had been made in his name. So my husband signed the form as
applicant. Then, reading the
checklist of documents , I discovered that we had to enclose the certified copies
of 2 pieces of identification and proof of
the citizenship of the adoptive parent making the request on behalf of the adopted person. To complete this first step, I paid the fee
internet and I printed
received indicating total fees paid online and I put it with the shipment. So, I posted at Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia, which was also disclosed in
Instruction Guide , the form, the documents requested on the checklist and that they received more. Then, I received by email
Citizenship and Immigration Canada a copy of our receipt for the payment of citizenship rights. However, they advised me that the treatment center only accepts applications printed from our official receipt as proof of payment. Therefore, print their e-mail does not work and may delay our request. Their email was only intended to notify us that payment had been recorded.
Subsequently, I received the
accused receiving the application for Canadian citizenship for our adopted child. The accused confirmed that our request and the documents were to be reviewed and they would contact us if they needed additional information. That's what they did, because my husband received an email to see if the name of our Filipino child and the name Quebec was the same person. Also, in the acknowledgment they had created a number
customer identification and we could use in all correspondence (phone and Internet) with them. Moreover, this number allowed to check in online, the status
our request. Also, they advise us of the delay from the date of this letter to complete the processing of Part 1 of the application. This meant they were trying to deal as quickly as possible applications for adopted children residing in Canada or outside. However, they are protected by several factors affirmamt could affect the processing time and processing application could take some more time. By cons, once the decision on the part 1 is taken, we would be notified in writing.
Regarding the
Part 2, I had to wait for the decision on Part 1 of the application, to confirm the citizenship of at least one of adoptive parents before submitting Part 2. This is very important because that is attibuée citizenship to our children, one of the adoptive parents must be a Canadian citizen at the time of adoption.
Ultimately, we received
the decision of the
Part 1 Confirmation of Canadian citizenship of the adoptive parents our application for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen (on or after 1 January 1947) , we presented on behalf of our adopted child. So we had confirmation that at least one of adoptive parents
had obtained at the time of applying for Canadian citizenship or had Canadian citizenship at the time of adoption . This decision was made, based on information and documentation provided. However, this letter could be used to as proof of citizenship and not a travel document. Also, it does not mean that our child had acquired Canadian citizenship and does not guarantee he would get. Similarly, there was on the letter, sticker informing us that we had to flip card
permanent resident of our children ave Part 2 of our application . In addition, a form
preparation citizenship certificate was attached. It was used to prepare the certificate of citizenship for our child, once citizenship is awarded to it, if that were the case. Therefore, I just needed to send the
Part 2 of the application and I had to show it in a period of 2 years
the date of the letter informing the decision on the citizenship of at least one of adoptive parents.
Finally, I had to submit the request
Part 2 of the adopted person the Application for Canadian citizenship for an adopted person (1 January 1947 or after) before they make a decision on the citizenship application of our child. I made it through the Internet using the form
CIT 0012. In particular, I had to write the date that appeared on decision letter confirming that at least one parent was a Canadian citizen. Once the form is completed, I printed it. Subsequently, I have completed and signed
person who assisted the applicant in completing this form , saw it was me who had again filled in the name of my spouse. So my husband signed the form as
applicant. Also, I filled the form
preparation citizenship certificate sent with the decision letter Processing Centre in Sydney, by entering the name of our child completely. Obviously, my spouse required to sign this form. Then, reading the
checklist of documents , I discovered that we had to enclose the certified copies
of 2 pieces of identification of the adopted person , Judgement the adoption and Birth stating the names of biological parents . To complete this second step, it only remained to carry
2 citizenship photographs of our child. These photographs were taken within the past 12 months and be consistent with indications
Form CIT 0021 . So the first photograph
should be sent in a small envelope with the Part 2 Application
Adoptee his permanent resident card
and certified copies . The second photograph
, must be submitted with the Form
Preparation Canadian Citizenship Certificate we received with the decision letter Processing Centre in Sydney. To complete the shipment, I put the
checklist checked and I used the envelope
return comes with the decision letter of Part 1, to mail to
Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia .
Finally, we received the certificate of Canadian citizenship
Government of Canada, which certifies that our boy is a Canadian citizen under the Citizenship Act and, as such, enjoys all the rights and privileges and subject to all duties and responsibilities of a citizen. Also, there was, in sending a letter
congratulations to obtain Canadian citizenship and welcome into the family of the Minister of Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. In addition, this letter advised now that our son enjoyed all the rights and privileges conferred citizenship and was subject to all obligations and responsibilities it entails. Also, it was recorded that he was returning to defend the principles of democracy, human freedom and compassion that are the foundations of a strong and united Canada. Similarly, we specified that this document was not proof of citizenship and that the certificate bearing his picture was proof of his citizenship. In addition, there was a
IMPORTANT NOTICE , We specified that our boy was a
Canadian citizen born or adopted outside Canada first generation. So he had obtained Canadian citizenship, since at the time of its adoption outside of Canada, he was a child of a Canadian citizen. Then he told us that Canadian citizenship is granted only to the first generation of children born or adopted outside of Canada. Therefore,
any of his children born outside of Canada will born citizen. In addition,
any of his children adopted out of Canada can not get citizenship because he was adopted by a Canadian parent . However, there are two exceptions that exist:
1. At the time of the birth or adoption of children, the other parent is a citizen by birth or acquired Canadian citizenship after immigrating to Canada.
2. At the time of the birth or adoption of his children he serves, abroad, the federal government, provincial or territorial, or Canadian Forces.
Then he told us that children who can not obtain Canadian citizenship by birth or because of their adoption by a Canadian will be sponsored as permanent residents and then apply for citizenship. However, it was disclosed that children born in Canada automatically receive citizenship, except children of diplomats. So if we wanted more information, we could see the CIC website
.
Obviously, I was disappointed that my boy did not have the same privilege that other citizens. In addition, I tried to beat me to add an exception for children of international adoption. Seeing that the federal government would not grant our request, I had to accept this injustice, but I hope that one day the politicians in power will change the law by bringing an exception for children of international adoption.
