Canadian Citizenship by Descent
On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 removed the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent. If a parent, grandparent, or earlier ancestor was born in Canada, you and your children may now be Canadian citizens by right.
What citizenship unlocks
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 180 countries, plus the right to live and work anywhere in Canada.
Lifetime access to a stable democracy, universal healthcare, and world-class public education for you and your children.
Pass Canadian citizenship to your children and grandchildren under the new rules, preserving the connection for generations.
Why act now
Bill C-3 is the largest change to Canadian citizenship law in a generation. Millions of people around the world are now eligible, and applications are already being submitted to IRCC in unprecedented volume.
Current processing for is estimated at 9-12 months. As the backlog grows, that figure will climb. Applicants who file early, with a complete and well-evidenced file, give themselves the best chance to meet the average processing time.
Filing late costs more than time. Travel plans, work opportunities, and your ability to pass citizenship to your children all depend on getting confirmation in your hands.
Current processing
9 to 12
months as stated by IRCC, and climbing
Files submitted in the first wave after Bill C-3 will be processed before the backlog deepens.
How we work
Talk to one of our licensed lawyer's to tell us your background and needs. We then provide expert advice and suggested next steps, including a flat fee for further assistance.
You'll work closely with our team on our secure, AI-powered software to prepare and finalize your application as quickly as possible.
An Ontario licensed immigration lawyer always does a final review (sometimes twice), and files on your behalf.
Flat fees. Personal responses within 24 business hours. No surprises.
Why a lawyer matters
The old first-generation rule, the C-3 amendments, and decades of historic citizenship law all interact. The right strategy can be the difference between a fast approval and a year of avoidable back-and-forth.
We trace your generation chain against both the legacy Citizenship Act and the C-3 amendments to confirm you actually qualify before before you commit.
Birth, marriage, and naturalization records from multiple countries need to line up. We catch gaps and inconsistencies that cause rejections.
Proof of citizenship, a grant application, or a discretionary route. Each fits different facts. We pick the path most likely to succeed.
IRCC officers reject incomplete or ambiguous files. A lawyer-reviewed application protects your filing fee, your timeline, and your record.
Founding Partner
Josh is a Toronto-based lawyer who has been practicing immigration law for more than 9 years. More specifically, he's helped thousands of individuals and companies navigate Canadian immigration - from work permits to permanent residence, study permits, citizenship, LMIAs and more. Josh always puts his clients first, and believes quick and thoughtful communication is most important to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Called to the Ontario Bar. Member of the Law Society of Ontario, and the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association.
Ready to get started
Share a few details about the Canadian-born ancestor in your family. Within one business day, we'll get back to you to schedule a review of your profile and determine if you qualify and the best next steps.