Documents, timelines, fees and changes: 103 articles on “Citizenship” in Canada, plus help from a lawyer.
Canada has changed its citizenship law, now allowing descendants of those who lost citizenship in 1947 to regain it. This change may affect many people, including Americans with Canadian roots.
4.4 million people in Canada report Irish roots. Irish is the third-largest ancestry in the country. You may be eligible for Canadian citizenship.
If you're eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, you'll need to gather the required documents, including a long-form birth certificate.
Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. However, the document collection process can be challenging. Learn which myths can lead to application rejection.
Many queer families are unaware of a Canadian citizenship rule that can help them obtain citizenship. Find out if your family is eligible.
Canada has frozen new citizenship by descent approvals. Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that all new applications will be paused. Canada will also review already granted certificates.
If one of your great-grandparents was Canadian, you may be eligible for citizenship. A new rule allows citizenship through a great-grandparent, even if no one in your family has held a Canadian…
A proof of citizenship certificate confirms your Canadian citizenship. IRCC takes about 15 months to process one. We'll guide you through the urgent processing request.
Canada has started returning citizenship certificates that were requested just days ago. This comes after a quick reversal by the country's citizenship department.
Canada has updated its guidance on proof of citizenship by descent, requiring more detailed documentation.
Canada has temporarily stopped processing some citizenship-by-descent applications. This decision affects those who have already been approved but have not yet received their citizenship certificates.
Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship, but few are aware of it. Canada's new citizenship law allows them to obtain a second citizenship and passport.
Canada has changed the rules for proof of citizenship applicants. Lawyers say this change was made without notice to applicants.
Canadian citizenship certificates may be revoked without due process. Experts say this could be a violation of constitutional rights. The Canadian federal government is demanding that some citizens…
Canada has updated its citizenship by descent application process. You can now apply even if you don't have all the documents. The Canadian citizenship department has created a new section in the…
Canada is asking new citizens to return their citizenship certificates due to changes in the citizenship law. Recent changes to Canada's citizenship law have led to a wave of new citizenship…
Thousands of French Canadians moved to Maine in the 1870s. Their descendants may now be eligible for Canadian citizenship. Find out if this applies to you.
Recent changes to Canadian law may provide Canadian citizenship to Woonsocket residents. Nearly one in six residents may already be Canadian.
For many Canadian families, their surname may be the key to obtaining citizenship. If your family has roots in Quebec, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship.
The wait time for Canadian citizenship by descent has increased to 15 months. There are over 82,000 applications in the queue.
If one of your grandparents was born in Canada, you may already be a Canadian citizen. Check if you are eligible for Canadian citizenship.
Bill C-3 restored Canadian citizenship to those born before December 15, 2025. However, it also introduced new restrictions for future generations.
A 1942 proclamation by the British monarch may set a precedent for the US Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship, potentially impacting US immigration law.
Canadian citizenship can cost Americans less than a Caribbean vacation. Millions of Americans already qualify for a Canadian passport. The cost of citizenship in other countries can be much higher.
Bill C-3 has restored Canadian citizenship to descendants of Quebec migration. They can now obtain Canadian citizenship by descent.
Josh Duhamel, known for his role in the Transformers franchise, has become a Canadian citizen due to changes in the citizenship law. Millions of Americans have also gained Canadian citizenship.
Since Bill C-3 came into effect, thousands of Americans have been rediscovering their Canadian ancestry. The bill eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit, making anyone born before December 15,…
Changes to Canada's citizenship law now allow thousands of Americans with felonies to enter the country without rehabilitation. Previously, Americans with felonies faced significant barriers when…
Millions of US retirees may be eligible for Canadian citizenship and health insurance. As Medicare faces a fiscal cliff, American retirees are looking for alternative options.
Canada has updated its Citizenship Act, and many Americans may now be eligible for a Canadian passport through ancestry. Nearly one in three New Hampshire residents may be dual citizens.
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