Q: Canadian immigration: I am US citizen and father is Quebecois. How do I get my son citizenship?
I am in the process of formalizing my citizenship. We'd like to get my Son citizenship as well. How to? He is 14, if that matters.
We had planned on moving to Toronto next summer, but he's decided he wants to finish his HS here (he's in a top-rated and very special school, which coincidentally is 4 blocks from my work). We plan on Canadian uni. Asked separately and not the focus of this question but related, I'd like to get my Thai wife citizenship as well, so if we need to spend some time in Toronto or such then so be it.
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To get Canadian citizenship for your son, you need to first confirm your own citizenship. If your father is Quebecois and you are eligible for Canadian citizenship, you may be able to pass citizenship to your son. This usually involves proving your own Canadian citizenship and providing evidence of your relationship with your son.
Once you have your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a Certificate of Citizenship for your son. Since he is under 18, you will need to fill out a form and provide supporting documents such as his birth certificate, proof of your Canadian citizenship, and possibly other documents to establish your legal relationship and residency. The process typically takes several months, so it's good to start early.
For your Thai wife, she would need to go through a separate process, which typically involves first becoming a permanent resident. After residing in Canada for a specific period, she can apply for citizenship. If spending some time in Toronto helps with residency requirements, it might be necessary to plan for that as part of the overall immigration process.
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