Canadian Citizenship-by-Descent Eligibility Assessment

Choose your evaluation form

Choose your evaluation form

Canada has updated its citizenship-by-descent rules, and many people with Canadian family roots may now be able to claim proof of Canadian citizenship.

Use the form below to answer a few questions about your parent, grandparent, or earlier Canadian ancestor. We’ll email you a preliminary result and the next steps to take — including how to book a virtual consultation with immigration lawyer Colin R. Singer if you want a lawyer-confirmed plan.

Is your case complex? Are you looking for immediate guidance? Book a virtual consultation to speak with an experienced Canadian immigration attorney about your specific situation and how the new rules apply to you.

C-3 Citizenship
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Do you have a direct-line ancestor who was either born in Canada or became Canadian through naturalization?
Who is the closest such ancestor in your direct line?
Is your descent line “straight through” (parent → grandparent → etc.) with no adoption or unknown parentage in the line you’re relying on?
Were you ever told you were not a citizen because your Canadian parent was also born outside Canada (the “first-generation limit”)?