Canadian Citizenship

IRCC’s latest update shows proof of Canadian citizenship applications now take 34 months. Here’s what changed, who may be affected, and what applicants should watch.

Bill C-3 has renewed interest in citizenship by descent. Here’s what families should know about whether children or grandchildren may qualify through a Canadian parent.

If you are tracing a claim to Canadian citizenship by descent, family records can be hard to find. Here are practical tools and next steps to help build a documented lineage.

IRCC’s document expectations for citizenship by descent can vary. In some cases, one record may be enough if it comes from the original authority and clearly proves the ancestor’s Canadian status.

An IRCC training example suggests some people with a Canadian-born grandparent who later became American may have a citizenship-by-descent claim.

Bill C-3 has prompted many citizenship certificate applications. Here’s what is known about whether a past criminal record may affect a citizenship by descent claim.

IRCC’s proof of citizenship processing time has risen to 33 months. Here’s what citizenship by descent applicants should know, including possible ways to be prioritized.

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.