Canada’s broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
IRCC says approvals for proof of citizenship by descent rose by more than 1,000 a month as Americans made up 48% of additional cases.
- Canada's expansion of citizenship by descent has triggered a surge in applications, with Americans accounting for roughly 48% of approvals through January.
- Enacted following a 2023 court ruling that found previous limitations unconstitutional, Bill C-3 allows individuals to claim citizenship by descent even if ancestors left Canada generations ago.
- Monthly data shows 1,140 approvals in January, with totals increasing to 1,405 by March; Nick Berning, a U.S.-based immigration lawyer, notes many applicants seek a backup amid United States political uncertainty.
- Seattle-Based applicant William Hunnewell, 41, described citizenship as giving his family options, saying, "The biggest thing is it gives our family options."
- Processing times have grown from five months in May 2025 to 12 months for current submissions, with IRCC reporting a backlog of 70,400 applications awaiting review.
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Canada’s broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
The high percentage of Americans being approved for Canadian citizenship signals that many Americans see Canada as an attractive place to live or study, immigration lawyers say.
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TORONTO >> While U.S.-Canadian relations have frayed under President Donald Trump, data on Canadian citizenship approvals under recently widened rules suggests many Americans would welcome the chance to become Canadian.
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