Canada has updated its guidance on documents required for citizenship-by-descent applications after completing a review of citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it found that unclear guidance for both immigration officers and applicants may have contributed to some citizenship certificates being issued without sufficient supporting evidence.
The department said it has now reinforced its guidance for officers and provided clearer information to applicants about the documentation they must submit to establish eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent.
