Citizenship: Reasons for waiving 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.
Certain requirements for a grant or renunciation of citizenship can be waived.
Situations where requirements may be waived
- Subsection 5(3) of the Citizenship Act states that the Minister can waive some of the requirements on compassionate grounds for granting citizenship.
- Subsection 7.1(3) of the Citizenship Regulations states that the Minister can waive one of the requirements on compassionate grounds for an adult renouncing citizenship.
- Subsection 9(2) of the Act states that the Minister can waive some of the requirements on compassionate grounds for an adult renouncing citizenship.
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