Americans Are Flooding Canada with 10x More Citizenship Applications Than Anyone Else!

A growing number of Americans are realizing they may already qualify for Canadian citizenship. Last year, when Canada removed the generational limit on inheriting citizenship for people born before December 15, 2025, the change expanded eligibility for millions of people with Canadian parents, grandparents, or family ancestry connected to Canada.

Now, many Americans are asking one question: “Could I already qualify for a Canadian passport?” and for most, the answer is yes!

Increase in Citizenship Applications

Since Bill C-3 was passed late last year, Canada has seen a major increase in citizenship by descent applications, particularly from the United States, with Americans now submitting more applications than any other nationality. Interest in dual citizenship has grown as more people discover they may already qualify for a Canadian passport through their family ancestry. 

For many Americans, this is a “win-win situation” as they can obtain Canadian citizenship without giving up their United States citizenship, since both countries allow dual citizenship.

Who Qualifies

Canadian citizenship by descent allows eligible individuals to claim citizenship through a parent or ancestor who was born in Canada or held Canadian citizenship. 

Under Canada’s updated citizenship rules, eligibility has expanded. You may qualify if:

• One of your parents or grandparents was Canadian
• You were born abroad to a Canadian citizen
• You were previously excluded under the first-generation limit
• You lost citizenship under outdated Canadian laws 

What Canadian Citizenship Can Offer

Being a Canadian citizen comes with many advantages. Canadian citizens can live and work in Canada, access Canadian services and healthcare protections, and travel internationally with one of the world’s strongest passports. 

For many Americans, dual citizenship also provides greater flexibility for work, travel, education, and long-term opportunities in both countries.

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The Process Is Not Always Simple

Although citizenship by descent may sound straightforward, eligibility can depend on several factors, including birth dates, citizenship history, and changes to Canadian nationality laws, and even small details in family records can affect whether someone qualifies.

Because of this, many applicants complete an eligibility assessment before starting the process. Our updated citizenship by descent checker can help determine whether you may qualify for citizenship by descent under Bill C-3’s new rules.

How Long Does It Take?

The current processing time for Canadian citizenship by descent is usually about 10 to 15 months, depending on how complex the application is.

Once approved, you will receive a Proof of Canadian Citizenship Certificate. With that certificate, you can then apply for a Canadian passport, which is typically processed in about 10 to 20 business days.

Contact Us

You could be one of the many Americans qualifying for Canadian citizenship by descent. If you think you may have Canadian ancestry, now is the time to find out.

Contact the lawyers and legal professionals at Canadim today to learn whether you may qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent and how we can help you successfully navigate the process.