Canadian Citizenship Update: What You Need to Know
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Canada has updated its citizenship law, allowing millions of Americans to claim citizenship. The new law eliminates the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent.
Canadian Citizenship Update
Canada has updated its citizenship law, allowing millions of Americans to claim citizenship. The new law eliminates the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. Bill C-3, which took effect on December 15, 2025, will allow anyone born before that date to claim Canadian citizenship, provided they can provide the necessary documents.
What You Need to Know
- The new law allows Americans to claim Canadian citizenship if they have a Canadian parent or grandparent.
- You will need to provide documents proving your ancestry, such as birth and marriage certificates.
- The application process can take several months or even years.
What to do next
- Application for Naturalization — Order
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Source: cicnews.com