Master prompt
Citizenship application package — cover letter + document checklist
Draft the cover letter, build the supporting-docs index, and confirm CIT 0002 (or 0003) form-pack readiness before submission.
CanadaCitizenshipCIT 0002CIT 0007ApplicationCover letter
Draft a complete cover letter and supporting-documents checklist for [CLIENT_NAME]'s Canadian citizenship application.
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
• Applicant: [CLIENT_NAME] (DOB: [CLIENT_DOB])
• UCI: [PR_NUMBER]
• Minors included: No
• Submission mode: Online
• Form pack: CIT 0002 (adult) — and CIT 0003 (per minor) if applicable
§1 — COVER LETTER (300-400 words)
Recipient line:
• Online: addressed to IRCC Citizenship Operations
• Paper: addressed to "Case Processing Centre — Sydney, P.O. Box 7000, Sydney, NS, B1P 6V6"
Structure of the letter:
(a) Subject line: "Application for Canadian citizenship — [CLIENT_NAME], UCI [PR_NUMBER]"
(b) Authorised representative declaration: "[REPRESENTATIVE_NAME] is filing this application on behalf of the applicant under IRPR R10. Use of Representative form (IMM 5476) is enclosed."
(c) One paragraph: applicant identity, PR landing date, intended grant under s.5(1) of the Citizenship Act
(d) Index of enclosures (lettered) — see §2
(e) Affirmation that fees [CAD 630 per adult, CAD 100 per minor] have been paid and receipt is enclosed
(f) Special-handling requests, if any (e.g. name change pending, prior application withdrawal)
(g) Closing: contact details for the representative, RCIC number, signature block
§2 — SUPPORTING DOCS CHECKLIST
For the ADULT applicant ([CLIENT_NAME]):
A. Completed and signed CIT 0002 (e-signed if online) — current version, check IRCC for revision date
B. Two citizenship photos meeting CIT 0007 photo specifications:
• 35mm × 45mm
• Taken within last 6 months
• Photographer date + studio stamp on the back of one
• Neutral expression, plain light background, head 31-36mm chin-to-crown
C. Proof of permanent resident status:
• Copy of valid PR card (both sides) OR Confirmation of PR (IMM 5292/5688)
D. Two pieces of personal ID:
• Passport (biographical page + entry/exit stamps to corroborate travel history)
• Driver's licence / provincial health card / SIN card (any two)
E. Language evidence: [LANGUAGE_PROOF_TYPE]
F. Tax-filing evidence:
• Notices of Assessment for years [TAX_YEARS_FILED]
• OR CRA Option-C printout (income tax and benefit return summary)
G. Physical presence supporting documents:
• Completed Physical Presence Calculation (CIT 0407 or online calculator export)
• Travel history corroboration (passport stamps, eTA records, IRCC entry/exit data)
H. Use of Representative form (IMM 5476) — [REPRESENTATIVE_NAME]
I. Payment receipt — CAD 630 (Processing CAD 530 + Right of Citizenship CAD 100)
J. Any prohibitions disclosure (if applicable): police certificates, court records, pardon documents
For EACH MINOR (No):
K. Completed and signed CIT 0003
L. Two photos per CIT 0007
M. Copy of PR card / Confirmation of PR
N. Birth certificate (long form preferred, with parents' names)
O. Both parents' identification (or sole-custody documentation per court order)
P. Fee receipt — CAD 100 per minor
§3 — SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
If Online is Online:
• IRCC Citizenship Portal account active; primary applicant linked to dependants
• All PDFs ≤ 4 MB each, named per IRCC convention ([UCI]_[document_type].pdf)
• Digital signature complete
• CRA tax info release authorised within portal
• Payment via IRCC online — confirmation number recorded
If Online is Paper:
• Single envelope, in the order listed above
• Photographs in a small rigid envelope inside the package (do not bend)
• Fee receipt printout from IRCC online payment portal
• Track-and-trace courier (DO NOT send regular mail)
• Photocopy the entire package before mailing — keep with client file for 7 years
§4 — POST-SUBMISSION TIMELINE
• Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR): 4-8 weeks
• Test / Interview invitation: 7-12 months from AOR (current published service standard)
• Decision + oath: typically 18-24 months end-to-end as of mid-2026 (verify IRCC published times)
End with: "DRAFT cover letter + checklist — for RCIC review and tailoring. Confirm all form revision dates and the current IRCC fee schedule before submitting. Photo specifications change occasionally; verify the latest CIT 0007 PDF on the IRCC website."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt