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Canadian Citizenship by Descent
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Canadian Citizenship by Descent Sees Surge Among Americans

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

Canadian citizenship by descent applications are rising sharply after Canada removed the first-generation limit on citizenship eligibility. Following the implementation of Bill C-3 in December 2025, thousands of Americans have started searching family records and historical archives to confirm Canadian ancestry. Reports indicate that Canadian authorities received more than 12,000 proof-of-citizenship applications within six weeks,...

New Residency and Language Rules
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Canadian Citizenship by Descent – New Residency and Language Rules Introduced Under Bill C-3

October 12, 2025October 15, 2025Immigrate to Canadaby

In a significant policy shift, the Government of Canada has moved to tighten the eligibility criteria for citizenship by descent, introducing new language, residency, and security requirements for foreign-born descendants of Canadian citizens. The amendments, passed by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on October 8, 2025, form part of Bill...