A child who has been legally adopted may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship if at least one adoptive parent was a Canadian citizen at the time the adoption was finalized.
Canadian law allows eligible adoptive parents to pass on Canadian citizenship to an adopted child, provided specific legal requirements are met and eligibility is confirmed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Who Can Pass on Canadian Citizenship?
An adoptive parent may pass on Canadian citizenship to an adopted child if at least one adoptive parent:
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Was born in Canada, or
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Was a naturalized Canadian citizen at the time the adoption was finalized
The adoption must meet Canadian legal requirements and must not have been entered into primarily for the purpose of acquiring immigration or citizenship status.
What Does Canadian Citizenship Provide for an Adopted Child?
Once granted, a Canadian Citizenship Certificate allows your child to:
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Live in Canada without immigration restrictions
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Study in Canada without a study permit
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Work in Canada without a work permit
The Canadian Citizenship Process for an Adopted Child
Applying for Canadian citizenship for an adopted child generally involves two key stages:
1. Confirmation of the Adoptive Parent’s Canadian Citizenship
This step confirms that at least one adoptive parent was a Canadian citizen at the time the adoption was finalized.
2. Citizenship Application for the Adopted Child
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) assesses whether the adopted child qualifies for a direct grant of Canadian citizenship under section 5.1 of the Citizenship Act, based on the adoption, family relationship, and supporting documentation.
Eligibility is determined solely by IRCC based on legislation and policy in effect at the time of assessment.
We Can Help
Applying for Canadian citizenship for an adopted child can be complex and document-intensive. Applications are often returned or rejected due to missing documents, inconsistencies, or technical errors, resulting in delays of several months.
Our experienced team helps make the process clear, organized, and manageable by carefully preparing and reviewing your application before submission.
Our Services Include:
✔️ Accurately completing all required application forms
✔️ Preparing, organizing, and reviewing supporting documents
✔️ Reviewing declarations and identification for accuracy and consistency
✔️ Submitting your application on your behalf as your authorized representative
✔️ Acting as a liaison between you and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) throughout the process
Our goal is to help reduce delays and avoid common mistakes by ensuring your application is prepared professionally and in accordance with IRCC requirements.
Service Disclaimer
All immigration and citizenship decisions are made solely by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or other authorized government bodies. The RCIC cannot influence or guarantee decisions or processing times. Eligibility criteria, procedures, documentation requirements, and processing pathways are determined exclusively by IRCC and may change due to legislative, policy, or operational updates. Services are provided within the scope of the Service Agreement and on an “as is” basis. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval or issuance of any document.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions or need assistance with your citizenship application?
📞 Call: (888) 808-0455
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: canadacitizenshiphelp.ca
Fees for this service
The fee includes:
The cost of applying for a Canadian Citizenship certificate for an adopted child is:
- Professional and administrative fees* $600
- The government application processing fees** ($649.74 for an adult or $100 for a child)
* The professional fee includes the citizenship application and supporting documents preparation, review, and submission, as well as administrative fees such as photocopies, long-distance telephone calls, fax, mailing and courier fees, etc.
** The government fee will be paid separately by the “RCIC” with the client’s credit card when the application is submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
CERTIFICATE
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