Canadian Citizenship Application Checklist for Armed Forces

Mail your completed application form and all required documents to: Regular Mail Address: IRCC Case Processing Centre - CAF - Citizenship, P.O Box 8200, Sydney, NS B1P 0G7. Courier Address: IRCC Digitization Centre - CAF - Citizenship, 3050 Wilson Ave, New Waterford, NS B1H 5V8. Ensure that all documents are included and properly photocopied. My advice is to use a trackable mailing service to avoid any loss of documents.

Important dates for this form include the expiration date listed as 03-2024. Ensure your submission falls before this date to avoid any complications.

The purpose of this form is to guide Canadian Armed Forces members through the application process for Canadian citizenship. It details the required documents and provides a checklist to ensure completeness. Following this checklist helps prevent applications from being returned due to missing information.

• 1. Application Form: Complete the Application for Canadian Citizenship - Adults - Canadian Armed Forces (CIT 0532).
• 2. Evidence of Service: Provide evidence of service in the Canadian Armed Forces as outlined in the checklist.
• 3. Immigration Documents: Submit photocopies of your immigration documents, including work permits and permanent resident cards.
• 4. Language Evidence: Include photocopy of language evidence unless exempted based on age or previous completion of LINC classes.
• 5. Passport Photocopies: Provide colour photocopies of all pages of your current passport(s) and travel documents.
• 6. Personal Identification: Submit photocopies of two pieces of personal identification, one with your photo.
• 7. Citizenship Photos: Include two citizenship photos meeting the Citizenship Photograph Specifications.
• 8. Fees: Pay your application fees online and include the receipt.
• 9. Translations: Provide translations and affidavits for any documents not in English or French.
• 10. Representative Form: Complete the Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476) if applicable.
• 11. Name Change Documents: Submit photocopies of legal name change documents if applicable.
• 12. DOB Correction: Consult Appendix B for correcting a date of birth if required.
• 13. Gender Change: Consult Appendix C for requests to change sex or gender identifier if needed.

Failure to submit this form correctly results in your application being returned.

• Incomplete Application: An incomplete form will cause delays and require resubmission.
• Missing Documents: Missing required documents will result in the return of your application package.
• Incorrect Information: Providing incorrect information may lead to the rejection of your application.

• 1. Current Members: Current Canadian Armed Forces members seeking citizenship.
• 2. Released Members: Former members requiring documentation for their application.
• 3. Attached/Seconded Members: Attached or seconded members providing proof of their status.
• 4. Waiver Requests: Submitting requests for waivers due to medical or compassionate grounds.
• 5. Name/Gender Changes: Applying for legal name change or gender identifier corrections.