Canada Citizenship by Descent

Canada Proof of Citizenship Processing Time Jumps to 33 Months in September 2026

Canada’s proof of citizenship processing time has surged to 33 months, pushing expected decisions for new applicants toward mid-2029 as IRCC’s backlog reaches 136,000 applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sharply increased its estimated processing time for citizenship certificate applications. The latest September 2026 update shows that applicants seeking proof of Canadian citizenship…

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Canada Freezes All New Citizenship By Descent Approvals, Reviews Previously Issued Certificates

Canada Freezes All New Citizenship By Descent Approvals Amid Nationwide Review In a major immigration development, Canada Freezes All New Citizenship By Descent Approvals while reviewing previously approved citizenship certificates issued under the country’s updated citizenship laws. Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed on June 23, 2026, that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily…

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CIT 0014 Document Checklist : Canada Tightens Citizenship by Descent Rules, IRCC Issues New Proof Requirements for 82,000 Applicants

New June 2026 Checklist Warns Applicants Against Relying Solely on Ancestry and FamilySearch Records Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced stricter documentation requirements for citizenship-by-descent applications, a move that could impact more than 82,000 applicants currently waiting for citizenship certificate decisions. The updated CIT 0014 Document Checklist, released on June 17, 2026, introduces…

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Canada Reviewing Citizenship Certificates : Asks Some New Citizens to Return Citizenship Certificates in 2026

IRCC Launches Fresh Review of Citizenship-by-Descent Approvals, Sending Surrender Requests to Some Newly Recognized Canadians Canada Reviewing Citizenship Certificates : Some newly recognized Canadian citizens are being asked to return their citizenship certificates after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a review of certain citizenship-by-descent approvals. The move has surprised affected individuals, many of…

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Canada New Citizenship Rule Backup Passport Triggers Surge in Ancestry Applications (Bill C-3), Critics Raise Concern

Bill C-3 Restored Citizenship Rights for Lost Canadians, But Critics Question Whether the Rules Have Become Too Broad Canada’s decision to remove long-standing restrictions on citizenship by descent was intended to correct a historical injustice affecting thousands of people known as “Lost Canadians.” However, six months after the implementation of Bill C-3, a growing debate…

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