Cdn. Citizenship For 13 Years Old Son Ex Will Not Give Consent

[Mandeep]

I want to apply Canadian citizenship for my 13 years old son. My ex wife will not give her consent. I have custody of my child. Is he eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship? Would he give English or French tests etc?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

Yes, Canadian citizenship applications can be submitted for the minor children now. Earlier, children were allowed to submit applications with the applications of their parents. Now children 18 years old or older can apply Canadian citizenship according to sub section 5(1) of the Canadian citizenship act. Less than 18 years old children can now apply with adult parents according to sub section 5(2). Less than 18 years of age child(ren) can now apply according to sub section 5(1) if an adult parent has custody of the child(ren). Since you have custody of your 13 years old son, you can apply Canadian citizenship for him.