Millions of Americans are currently rushing to secure dual Canadian citizenship following a significant change in how Canada handles its descent laws. Since the new regulations took effect, immigration attorneys have been inundated with requests from people eager to prove they have a direct Canadian ancestor. It turns out that for many, this process is less about a new application and more about confirming a status they technically held their entire lives.
Per AP News, the law used to only allow citizenship to be passed down through one generation. Now, anyone born before December 15, 2025, can claim citizenship if they can prove they have a Canadian ancestor, such as a grandparent or great-grandparent. For those born on or after that date, the requirement is that their Canadian parent must have lived in the country for 1,095 days.
