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?
Which province was your ancestor(s) born in? (Check all that apply.)
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”)?