IRCC claims only 1% of citizenship by descent applicants impacted

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IRCC has released its first official statement on the review of citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3, stating that only 1% of applicants may be impacted. IRCC is reviewing citizenship certificates issued by descent.

IRCC's First Official Statement on Citizenship Certificate Review

IRCC has released its first official statement on the review of citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3, stating that only 1% of applicants may be impacted. Out of 100 certificates with potential eligibility issues, 33 have been automatically reinstated after confirming they met the requirements. The remaining 67 cases are under review.

What this means for applicants

Applicants for citizenship by descent should monitor updates from IRCC. If your certificate was revoked, you should take action to restore your status.

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Source: cicnews.com

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