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Bill C-3 and Canadian Citizenship by Descent: What the 2025 Citizenship Act Changes Mean for Lost Canadians

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  Canada’s citizenship laws have undergone a historic transformation. With Bill C-3 – An Act to amend the Citizenship Act officially in force as of December 15, 2025 , thousands of families worldwide may now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent after decades of exclusion. These Citizenship Act Canada amendments mark a critical step toward fairness, equality, and restoring rights to the so-called Lost Canadians . At New Jain Immigration Services , we help individuals and families understand how these Canadian citizenship law changes 2025 affect their eligibility and guide them through the application process with confidence. Understanding Canadian Citizenship by Descent and the First-Generation Limit Citizenship by descent Canada allows individuals born outside Canada to claim automatic Canadian citizenship through a Canadian parent. However, for years, this right was restricted by the first-generation limit , which prevented Canadian citizens born abroad fr...

Canadian Citizenship: Your Complete Guide with New Jain Immigration

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  Becoming a Canadian citizen is a proud milestone for many newcomers. Canada is known for its diversity, strong economy, and welcoming environment, and citizenship offers newcomers the chance to fully participate in the country’s civic life. At  New Jain Immigration , we understand that the journey to Canadian citizenship is both exciting and challenging, and we’re here to simplify the process for you. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through  Canadian citizenship  requirements ,  processing time , the  citizenship test , different pathways like  citizenship by descent ,  marriage , or  birth , as well as details about the  Canadian citizenship card  and the many  benefits  of becoming a citizen. Canadian Citizenship Requirements To apply for Canadian citizenship, you must meet certain eligibility conditions set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Here are the main  Canadian citiz...