Chapter CP 4 - Grants

Section 1 - Grant of citizenship - sub-section 5(1)

• 1.1 This section is about
• 1.2 Authorities
• 1.3 Requirements of the Act
• 1.4 Prohibitions
• 1.5 Waiver of the requirements
• 1.6 Grant of citizenship -5(4):
• 1.7 Form
• 1.8 Fee
• 1.9 Documents
• 1.10 Translation of documents
• 1.11 Photographs
• 1.12 Age Requirement-paragraph 5(1)(a)
• 1.13 Applicant sign and date form
• 1.14 Oath
• 1.15 Abandonment
• 1.16 Related Topics

Section 2 - Minor's application for citizenship - 5(2)(A)

• 2.1 This section is about
• 2.2 Authorities
• 2.3 Requirements
• 2.4 Prohibitions
• 2.5 Policy
• 2.6 Concurrent applications
• 2.7 Non-concurrent applications
• 2.8 Signature on application for a minor under 14
• 2.9 Signature on application for a minor over 14
• 2.10 Documents with application
• 2.11 Documents proving parentage
• 2.12 Documents showing parent's citizenship
• 2.13 No language or knowledge requirements
• 2.14 Exception
• 2.15 Granting a concurrent application
• 2.16 Application not filed concurrently
• 2.17 Who may apply for child
• 2.18 When legal guardian my apply
• 2.19 Taking the Oath
• 2.20 Minor will be 18 before taking Oath
• 2.21 Minor turns 18 before citizenship is granted
• 2.22 Prohibitions

Section 3 - Minor applying as adult under sub-section 5(1)

• 3.1 This section is about
• 3.2 Authorities
• 3.3 Guideline
• 3.4 Basis for approval
• 3.5 Adult application form used
• 3.6 Minor must sign
• 3.7 Additional information needed
• 3.8 CPC-Sydney requests documents
• 3.9 Documents needed
• 3.10 Fee
• 3.11 Procedure and process same as adult
• 3.12 Same clearance procedure
• 3.13 Minor won't meet requirements
• 3.14 Compelling reasons to waive requirements
• 3.15 Residence requirement rarely waived
• 3.16 Age, knowledge, and language requirements may be waived
• 3.17 Oath waived for minors under 14
• 3.18 Waiver of oath because of mental disability
• 3.19 Minister’s Delegate
• 3.20 Orphan with legal guardian
• 3.21 Orphan without legal guardian
• 3.22 Parents living, applicant has legal guardian
• 3.23 Parents living, no legal guardian

Section 4 - Grant of citizenship 5(2)(B)

• 4.1 This section is about
• 4.2 Authorities
• 4.3 Requirements of the Act
• 4.4 No Oath required
• 4.5 Form
• 4.6 Fee
• 4.7 Documents
• 4.8 Translation of Documents
• 4.9 Photographs
• 4.10 Applicant sign and date form
• 4.11 Abandonment
• 4.12 Overview of Process
• 4.13 Effective Date
• 4.14 Background on Section 5(2)(b)
  • 4.14.1 Glynos v. The Queen
  • 4.14.2 Benner v. Canada

Section 5 - Assessing language and knowledge - written test

• 5.1 This section is about
• 5.2 Authorities
• 5.3 Applicants between 18 and 59 write the test
• 5.4 Applicants over 60
• 5.5 Assessment based on A Look at Canada
• 5.6 Language
• 5.7 Literacy not required
• 5.8 Knowledge
• 5.9 Notifying applicants
• 5.10 Include in notice
• 5.11 Applicant doesn't appear for written test
• 5.12 The test - Purpose of the test
• 5.13 Format of the test
• 5.14 Giving the test
• 5.15 If you suspect cheating
• 5.16 Passing the test
• 5.17 Recording marks
• 5.18 Applicants who pass
• 5.19 Applicant fails
• 5.20 Do not review test with applicant
• 5.21 Integration Branch may ask for tests
• 5.22 Tests are secure documents

Section 6 - Assessing language and knowledge - oral interview

• 6.1 This section is about
• 6.2 Authorities
• 6.3 Purpose
• 6.4 Use for residence
• 6.5 Interview is new test
• 6.6 Verify identity
• 6.7 Notifying applicants
• 6.8 Include in notice
• 6.9 If applicant doesn't appear for interview
• 6.10 Procedure following oral interview - Applicant passes
• 6.11 Amend CARF
• 6.12 Applicant fails
  • 6.12.1 Waiver