Program delivery update: Citizenship: Intake of Canadian Citizenship Certificate Applications
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
May 15, 2026
New instructions containing updated procedures on the intake of Canadian citizenship certificate applications (proof of citizenship). Information is included for:
- Intake of citizenship certificate applications from individuals outside of Canada and the United States
- Minimal completeness check of all paper proof of citizenship applications
- Rejection of incomplete applications