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Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law

Release Date
2026-04-23
Media
ABC News
Summary
A new Canadian citizenship law has made it significantly easier for Americans with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship, triggering a surge in applications. The law expands citizenship by descent beyond one generation, allowing individuals with Canadian grandparents or even more distant ancestors to qualify.

As a result, immigration lawyers report being overwhelmed with requests, with millions of Americans potentially eligible. Applicants are motivated by factors such as job opportunities, family heritage, and dissatisfaction with the current U.S. political climate.

While the application process itself is relatively inexpensive, costs can rise if legal or genealogical assistance is required. Processing times are about 10 months, with a growing backlog of applications.

However, concerns have emerged in Canada about “citizens of convenience” with weak ties to the country and the potential impact on processing resources for refugees and asylum seekers.
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