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Canada law expands citizenship by descent for Americans

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Sioux Falls, S.D. — Canada implemented changes to its citizenship-by-descent rules under Bill C-3, and the law took effect on Dec. 15, 2025; it allows individuals to claim citizenship through an unbroken line of Canadian ancestry regardless of generations, prompting thousands of Americans to explore dual citizenship and submit proof-of-citizenship applications.

Seattle-based applicants such as Nick Wallick and Minnesota resident Zack Loud report beginning ancestry research and paperwork this week, and immigration attorneys including Nicholas Berning say their practices have been flooded; since mid-December, firms have shifted caseloads to prioritize these claims and applicants are gathering vital documents to support lineage claims.

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  1. 1. Canada enacted Bill C-3 expanding citizenship-by-descent provisions earlier in 2025.
  2. 2. Bill C-3 took effect on Dec. 15, 2025, allowing descent claims regardless of generation.
  3. 3. Mid-December 2025: Individuals in the U.S. began researching ancestry and documentation.
  4. 4. Late December 2025: Immigration attorneys reported a surge in inquiries and shifted caseload priorities.
  5. 5. Ongoing: Applicants gather evidence and legal services scale to manage increased filings.

Why it matters

If you have Canadian roots, this could be a game-changer. You now have a chance to claim dual citizenship, regardless of how far back your Canadian lineage goes. It's time to dust off the family tree and gather vital documents.

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