Granting citizenship
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This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
This section describes the requirements and the process of applying for different types of grants of Canadian citizenship.
Processing
- Adults who are 18 to 54 years of age
- Adults who are 55 years of age or older
- Minors applying under subsection 5(2)
- Timing of applications for minors
- Minor applying under subsection 5(1)
- Citizenship knowledge testing
- Language and knowledge hearings for adults
- Conducting interviews and hearings with minors
- Stateless individuals
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Discretionary grant
- Residence/Physical Presence
- CP 14: Adoptions (PDF, 1.23MB)
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