Canadian Citizenship

IRCC has updated the proof of citizenship application package, including forms and instructions. Here’s what changed and what applicants should review before applying.

Some family histories may point to Canadian citizenship by descent. Here’s what this kind of update can mean, who should verify eligibility, and what to check next.

Many citizenship by descent applications are delayed by avoidable document mistakes. Here’s what applicants should verify before submitting proof of citizenship.

Canada has paused new citizenship by descent decisions and is reviewing some already issued certificates. Applicants should monitor official updates and keep records ready.

Lewiston, Maine’s French Canadian history may be relevant for some families exploring Canadian citizenship by descent. Here’s what the update suggests and what to verify next.

A recent Canadian law change may affect some Woonsocket residents with Canadian ancestry. Here’s what is confirmed, what it may mean, and what to check next.

French-Canadian families often used multiple surnames across generations. Learn why name variations can matter when reviewing citizenship evidence and family records.

IRCC’s processing queue for proof of Canadian citizenship has grown to about 82,000 applications, and the posted wait time has increased to 15 months.

A Canadian-born grandparent can sometimes make someone a Canadian citizen by descent. Here’s what to check, what documents matter, and what to do next.

Bill C-3 restored citizenship for many people with Canadian ancestry, but it also added limits for children born abroad in the next generation.