Our Free Citizenship Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for citizenship to Canada. This assessment uses the criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

CITIZENSHIP THROUGH ADOPTION BASIC REQUIREMENTS

For Citizenship through adoption, applicants must have been adopted outside Canada on or after January 1, 1947, possess at least one Canadian citizen parent at the time of the adoption, demonstrate that the adoption was in the best interests (of the adopted child), the adoption created a genuine parent-child relationship between the adoptive parent(s) and the adoptee, and that the adoption complied with all laws for the country of nationality of the adoptee at the time of the adoption as well the country of residence of the Canadian parent(s). Additional visa requirements also apply.

CITIZENSHIP THROUGH ADOPTION ENTITLEMENTS

An applicant who is granted citizenship through adoption will be entitled to rights and freedoms including legal rights, equality rights, mobility rights, aboriginal people's rights, freedom of thought, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to peaceful assembly. They will also have to obey Canada's laws, express their opinions freely while respecting the rights and freedoms of others, help others in the community, care for and protect our heritage and environment, and eliminate discrimination and injustice. Another of the privileges is the right to vote, and have a say in the political leadership in Canada.