I was wondering if anyone can guide me through my situation. My biological father was born in Canada (my parents were unmarried) and my mother left him off my birth certificate. I was born in South Africa.
I want to apply for proof of Canadian Citizenship but my father is now deceased and unable to apply to place his name onto my birth certificate.
I have proof of paternity and his signed maintenance order and years of proof of him paying it.
I can’t apply for proof of citizenship with just my birth certificate as it doesn’t list my father on it. My mother had no idea he was Canadian by birth (He lived in Scotland most of his life and she assumed he was born there too).
Is there any way the Canadian government would accept other terms for proof of paternal descent instead of my birth certificate with his name on? I know the British government does because of the sheer number of illegitimate children applying for British citizenship through their one parent.
I was wondering if anyone can guide me through my situation. My biological father was born in Canada (my parents were unmarried) and my mother left him off my birth certificate. I was born in South Africa.
I want to apply for proof of Canadian Citizenship but my father is now deceased and unable to apply to place his name onto my birth certificate.
I have proof of paternity and his signed maintenance order and years of proof of him paying it.
I can’t apply for proof of citizenship with just my birth certificate as it doesn’t list my father on it. My mother had no idea he was Canadian by birth (He lived in Scotland most of his life and she assumed he was born there too).
Is there any way the Canadian government would accept other terms for proof of paternal descent instead of my birth certificate with his name on? I know the British government does because of the sheer number of illegitimate children applying for British citizenship through their one parent.
I agree with canuck_in_uk. Fill out an application form, include your birth certificate and your father's birth certificate (original or certified copy of each), photos and copies of ID, AND whatever proof of paternity you possess. Submit it to IRCC and see if they accept your proof as being sufficient.
meaning if I was you I will get in touch with a good lawyer.
