Canadian Citizenship by Second Generation born abroad question (Please help)?

Question

Hi there. My father was born in Canada and under the new law next year that is introduced in April, I will be eligible for citizenship as a second generation born abroad. I was born in UK in 1960.

What I was wondering is, as directly this law doesn't apply to the 3rd generation past age of 18, could I apply for my son, who is under 18, to also claim Canadian citizenship too under my application as a dependent of me or some other sort as we intend on moving to Canada soon, and it's a little silly that most of his family are Canadian and I wouldn't want him waiting 4 years to claim it.

Thank you.

Answer 1

You can read the new laws at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship...  I don't think you can apply for your son too.  It's not like you are applying for citizenship where you can list dependents, you are being granted it.  They are also adding to the law that any children that you will have in the future will not automatically become Canadian citizens on your inherited citizenship, only if they are born in Canada or immigrate.

What you can do though is you can get your son permanent residency.  Once you get your citizenship sorted, you can apply to sponsor your son to become a permanent resident.  You may have to prove that you intend to live in Canada once he gets his PR.  It shouldn't take too long.  Once he's lived in Canada as a PR for 3 years, he can apply for citizenship.  Maybe he will appreciate it more if he has to earn it.