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News, guides, and expert tips about Canadian citizenship by descent, Bill C-3, ancestry research, and the CIT 0001 application process.
Proving Canadian Ancestry Without a Birth Certificate
Missing an ancestor's birth certificate? IRCC accepts alternative evidence on a balance of probabilities. Here is what qualifies and how to package it.
What Is a Certified Copy for Canadian Citizenship Applications
A certified copy is not a photocopy from your filing cabinet. Here is what IRCC requires for CIT 0001 birth certificates and how to order from every major Canadian province.
Why IRCC Is Asking Some Canadians to Surrender Their Citizenship Certificates
IRCC has asked some citizenship-by-descent recipients to surrender their certificates during a review. Here is who is affected, why, and what it means for your application.
Ontario Birth Records Before 1920: Order From the Archives
Order historical Ontario birth records before 1920 from the Archives of Ontario for your CIT 0001 citizenship by descent application. Step by step guide.
What Is PSU? Canadian Citizenship Applications in the Priority and Special Unit
PSU stands for Priority and Special Unit -- a specialized IRCC processing queue that confuses and worries applicants. Here is what it actually means, how you end up there, and what to do.
How to Fill Out the CIT 0001 Form: Step-by-Step Instructions
A complete walkthrough of the CIT 0001 application for a Canadian citizenship certificate. Every section explained, common mistakes flagged, and tips for getting it right the first time.
How to Pay the CIT 0001 Fee Online: Canadian Citizenship Application
Step-by-step guide to paying the $75 CAD CIT 0001 government fee online, generating your receipt, and including it correctly in your citizenship application package.
Quebec Baptismal Records: Your Key to Canadian Citizenship
Quebec parish baptismal records are valid proof of Canadian birth for citizenship applications. Here is what they look like, where to find them, and how to order certified copies.
What Happens After You Submit Your CIT 0001 Application
Submitted your Canadian citizenship application? Here's exactly what happens next,processing stages, timeline, what to expect, and how to check your status.
5 Reasons IRCC Returns Your Citizenship Application
IRCC rejects incomplete citizenship applications for specific, avoidable reasons. Here are the five most common and how to fix each one before you mail.
Anglicized French-Canadian Surnames: Is Your Last Name Canadian?
Millions of Americans have French-Canadian ancestry hidden behind anglicized surnames. Find your family's original French name and discover if you qualify.
Quebec Ancestry: Why So Many Americans Have French-Canadian Roots
Millions of Americans have Quebec ancestry they don't know about. The French-Canadian migration to New England created one of the largest ancestry groups eligible for Canadian citizenship.
The $75 Application That Could Change Your Life
Canadian citizenship by descent costs just $75 in government fees. Here's what you get and why it's the best deal in immigration.
Washington Post Reports Surge in Americans Claiming Canadian Citizenship Under Bill C-3
The Washington Post highlights the growing wave of Americans discovering they qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. Here is what you need to know.
Canadian Citizenship Through Your Grandparents: A Real-World Example
A step-by-step walkthrough of how one American family traced their Canadian ancestry through grandparents and applied for citizenship under Bill C-3.
Americans Are Flooding Canadian Citizenship Offices: Here's Why
Nearly 48,000 citizenship applications are waiting for processing after Bill C-3 removed generational limits. Here's what's driving the surge and what it means for you.