Program delivery update: Citizenship – subsection 5(3) waivers of language, knowledge, and oath requirements
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
February 10, 2025
The procedures for compassionate waivers for citizenship applicants have been updated
- to include a new oath waiver request form for minors
- to apply the compassionate grounds definition to oath waivers for applicants aged 14 to 17