We may see thousands of people gain Canadian citizenship, should a newly-introduced bill become law. Get a Free Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Bill C-3, “An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025),” would grant citizenship to those affected by the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent, and moving forward … Read more
To obtain Canadian citizenship through naturalization, most permanent residents will be required to pass the Canadian citizenship test. If you take the test, you will be asked about Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws, and symbols. There will also be questions about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation … Read more
Canada allows and recognizes dual citizenship, so if you’re naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you might be able to retain your other citizenship(s). Whether you can retain your other citizenship(s) after having been naturalized will depend on the laws of the other country or countries of which you are a citizen. Schedule a Free Canadian … Read more
A new study by Statistics Canada has dispelled the myth that immigrants who acquire Canadian citizenship are leaving in droves. According to a study published this month by Statistics Canada, of the immigrants admitted between 2008 and 2012 who became Canadian citizens, 93% had an active presence in Canada 10 years after admission. Schedule a … Read more
Taking the citizenship test is one of the final steps towards becoming a Canadian citizen. Canada’s citizenship test evaluates your knowledge of Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws, and symbols. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This guide will walk you through the following: How the test is conducted; … Read more
If you are a Canadian permanent resident over the age of 18, who has lived in Canada for more than three of the last five years, you may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. Canadian citizenship differs greatly from permanent residence. For example, naturalized citizens can benefit from dual citizenship, the ability to take … Read more
Virtual citizenship ceremonies have become the norm in Canada. These ceremonies were traditionally held in person, but over the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) started conducting virtual ceremonies to abide by social distancing regulations and reduce the backlog. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Despite the lifting … Read more
Canadians must continue to wait for the thrice over-due changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act. On March 13, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for the federal government to amend the law concerning the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent. The new deadline is April 25, 2025. Under the FGL, introduced … Read more
Some people can now apply for discretionary grants of Canadian citizenship. Under interim measures announced today, people in the following situations can apply for a discretionary grant of citizenship: Situation 1: People born or adopted before December 19, 2023 who are subject to the first-generation limit. Situation 2: People born or adopted on or after … Read more
Elon Musk has citizenship of three countries: South Africa, the United States, and Canada. Musk gained Canadian citizenship at birth, when he was born in Pretoria, South Africa. Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, was born a Canadian citizen in Regina, Saskatchewan, so Musk automatically inherited Canadian citizenship by descent. Under Canada’s current laws, children born outside … Read more
