Application for Canadian citizenship – Minors (under 18 years of age) applying under subsection 5(1) – (CIT 0403)

Step 3. Complete the application form

• You must answer all the questions on this form unless instructed otherwise.
• Download and fill out the form on a computer.
• You also have the option to save your form and fill it out later.
• Read and follow the questions below to help you fill out the form.

Question 1

From the list, select the language (English or French) in which you would like to receive your service.

Question 2

Tell us if the minor has any special needs that require accommodation. If yes, select the appropriate accommodation you require in the drop down menu.

Some examples of special needs are:

• wheelchair access
• hearing impaired
• sight impaired
• sign language interpretation (for example, deaf individuals may have a sign language interpreter to help with the assessment of “listening and speaking” ability)
• personal assistance (for example, the minor will be accompanied by a care attendant, an interpreter, a service dog, a sighted guide, etc.).
• materials in accessible formats (for example, the study guide is available in large print, audio or Braille versions)

If the special need is not listed, please explain in the space provided.

Question 3A

Indicate your relationship to the minor using the drop down menu.

You must provide a document which proves the relationship between you and the minor.

• If you are the Biological parent(s) submit:
  • the minor’s birth certificate showing the names of the minor and their parents
• If you are the Legal guardian submit:
  • the legal document showing guardianship.
• If you are the Adoptive parent(s) submit:
  • the adoption order

Note: For adopted minors living in Quebec, submit one of the following documents:

• jugement d’adoption;
• jugement sur requête en adoption;
• reconnaissance de jugement d’adoption;
• certificat d’inscription d’adoption;
• attestation d’adoption; or
• lettre d’attestation d’adoption.

Question 3B

Write the full name of the person applying on behalf of the minor (the person filling out this form).

Question 3C

Using the drop down menu, select “Yes” to indicate if the minor is legally adopted, select “No” if not.

Question 4A

Copy the Unique Client Identifier (UCI) exactly as it appears on the minor’s Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688), or last Permanent Residence Card (PR Card)You can find the minor’s UCI on their:

• Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)
  • the number next to their photograph;
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM5292 or IMM 5688)
  • the number at the top right corner of the document;
• Record of landing (IMM 1000)
  • if there is no client ID number listed, provide the document number located at the bottom right corner that begins with a W followed by 9 digits (Example: W 012 345 678).

The UCI is an eight or ten-digit number.

Question 4B

Copy the minor’s full name as shown on their Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688), or last Permanent Residence Card (PR Card).

• If the minor does not have a given name, leave this field blank. Do not enter “*”, “Not applicable” or “NA”.
• If the minor’s name was shortened (truncated) on the immigration document, it will appear in full length on the minor’s citizenship certificate, up to 50 characters for the family name(s) and 50 characters for the given name(s).

Question 4C

If the minor’s name has changed since becoming a permanent resident, check the “yes” box and provide the required documents listed in Appendix A – Name change

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