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Archived: June 3, 2025 10:34:05 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: Ce: hnmigration Representatives / Représentants immigration [RCC Subject: [requester] link Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, ‘Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives [requester] note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specitfic inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. Ifyou have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the [RCC Web form, Please sce our response to your question. a Determinations of citizenship by descent are made with regard to the circumstances at the time of a person's birth. The Citizenship Act states: 3 (1)... aperson is a citizen if......

+ (b) the person was bom outside Canada after February 14, 1977 and at the time of his birth one of his parents, other

than a parent who adopted him, wasa citizen; For persons bom prior to February 14, 1977, there are separate provisions in the Act which refer to citizenship by descent and these also refer fo the status of the parent when the child was born. While we can’t speak with certainty without a full assessment and determination by a Citizenship Officer, in general a subsequent adoption does not prohibit a child from obtaining citizenship by descent through a Canadian birth parent. Although an adoption process may sever the legal ties between a child and their Canadian birth parent(s, it does not negate the fact that the child had a Canadian porent at the time of their birth. As always, exceptions to citizenship by descent apply. Clients who wish to explore whether they may have a claim to citizenship can refer to the Am | Canadian? wizard. To apply for citizenship by descent (oroo! of citizenshio), the applicant must be able to provide several details regarding their Canadian birth parent(s). Furthermore, they must be able to provide the reavited documentation to substantiate their claim. This includes evidence that orves the parent's Canagicn citizenship (such as their citizenship certificate or Canadian birth certificate). Should at client in such a situation wish to apply for proof of citizenship, they should include an explanatory letter with their application, especially if they are unable to provide required documents. Otherwise, the application risks being identified as incomplete and returned to the applicant. The Citizenship Officer must be satisfied that the applicant is eligible for citizenship by descent based on the application and documents provided. In some instances, some information may be verifiable within IRCC’s own records. The Officer will contact the applicant should they require further information in order to make their determination ovos47