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This chapter is primarily intended as a short guide of the basic process of obtaining a citizenship grant. For more detailed information refer to the [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-29/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-29.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Act'', RSC 1985, c C-29] and [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/regu/sor-93-246/latest/sor-93-246.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Regulations'', SOR/93-246].
This chapter is primarily intended to be a short guide of the basic process of obtaining a citizenship grant. For more detailed information, refer to the [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-29/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-29.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Act'', RSC 1985, c C-29] and [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/regu/sor-93-246/latest/sor-93-246.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Regulations'', SOR/93-246].


This manual may aid individuals seeking assistance to determine whether they or their family members qualify for citizenship as well as individuals facing a removal of their citizenship status. Everyone should be encouraged to apply for citizenship as soon as they become eligible. It is important to be as thorough as possible with the initial citizenship application, as this is the best chance for obtaining citizenship.
This manual may aid individuals in determining whether they or their family members qualify for Canadian citizenship, and may assist those facing the loss of their citizenship status. Applying for citizenship as soon as you become eligible is encouraged. It is important to be as thorough as possible with the initial citizenship application, as this is the best chance for obtaining citizenship.  


:'''NOTE:''' The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the efficiency of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) and other organizations that provide assistance related to Canadian citizenship. There are currently delays in processing citizenship applications.  For more details and the latest information, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html IRCC website].


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Latest revision as of 17:23, 7 August 2024

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on August 1, 2024.



This chapter is primarily intended to be a short guide of the basic process of obtaining a citizenship grant. For more detailed information, refer to the Citizenship Act, RSC 1985, c C-29 and Citizenship Regulations, SOR/93-246.

This manual may aid individuals in determining whether they or their family members qualify for Canadian citizenship, and may assist those facing the loss of their citizenship status. Applying for citizenship as soon as you become eligible is encouraged. It is important to be as thorough as possible with the initial citizenship application, as this is the best chance for obtaining citizenship.

NOTE: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the efficiency of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) and other organizations that provide assistance related to Canadian citizenship. There are currently delays in processing citizenship applications. For more details and the latest information, please see the IRCC website.
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