Guides
Plain-English explainers for Bill C-3, the CIT 0001 application, and the documents you need to claim Canadian citizenship by descent.
- Special cases
Canadian citizenship by descent before 1947: the hard case
If your Canadian ancestor was born before 1947, citizenship by descent gets legally complicated. Here's why, and what to do about it.
Jul 25, 2026 - Special cases
Dual Residency Canada USA: What Dual Citizens Need to Know
Canadian citizenship doesn't equal Canadian residency. Learn the 183-day tax rules, healthcare access, snowbird limits, and how to maintain status in both countries.
Jul 23, 2026 - Eligibility
Your Ancestor Naturalized in Canada — Does Citizenship Pass to You?
If your ancestor became Canadian by naturalization rather than birth, you may still qualify for citizenship by descent. Here's how the chain works.
Jul 22, 2026 - Documents
Replace Lost Canadian Citizenship Certificate: Process & Requirements
Lost your Canadian citizenship certificate or need a parent's or grandparent's? Here's when you need it, when a birth certificate suffices, and how to replace it.
Jul 21, 2026 - Special cases
Born before 1977? How the old rules affect your Canadian citizenship
If you or your parent were born before February 15, 1977 to a Canadian parent, special rules apply. Here's how paragraph 3(1)(g) works and what it means for your claim.
Jul 19, 2026 - Eligibility
Canadian citizenship through a great-great-grandparent
Yes, a great-great-grandparent can pass down Canadian citizenship by descent. Here's how far the chain can go, what documents you need, and how arryv builds the package.
Jul 17, 2026 - After approval
First Canadian Passport After Citizenship by Descent
Step-by-step guide to applying for your first Canadian passport after proving citizenship by descent. Forms, guarantor alternatives, timelines, and US applicants.
Jul 16, 2026 - Eligibility
My great-grandparents were Canadian — am I eligible?
If your great-grandparent was born in Canada, you may already be a citizen by descent. Here's how the chain works and what documents you need.
Jul 16, 2026 - Eligibility
Born before 2009? How the rules changed for citizenship by descent
If you or your Canadian ancestor were born before April 17, 2009, different citizenship-by-descent rules may apply. Here's what changed and what it means for your claim.
Jul 15, 2026 - Application
Canadian Citizenship by Descent for Children: Family Application Guide
Each child needs their own CIT 0001 form and $75 fee, but you can share supporting documents and mail applications together. Here's how to apply as a family.
Jul 14, 2026 - Documents
How to prove Canadian citizenship by descent
How to prove Canadian citizenship by descent: the evidence chain you need, how to fill out CIT 0001, and what the certificate process looks like.
Jul 14, 2026 - Special cases
Dual US-Canadian citizenship by descent: what it actually means
Claiming Canadian citizenship by descent doesn't touch your US citizenship. Here's how dual US-Canadian status works when the claim runs through an ancestor.
Jul 13, 2026 - Eligibility
Canadian citizenship through a parent: what US citizens should know
Born abroad to a Canadian parent? You're likely already a Canadian citizen. Here's how citizenship by descent through a parent works and how to prove it.
Jul 11, 2026 - Eligibility
My grandfather was born in Canada — can I get citizenship?
Yes — if your grandfather was born in Canada, you may already be a Canadian citizen by descent under Bill C-3. Here's how to check and what proves it.
Jul 10, 2026 - Eligibility
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Deadline: Do You Have to Apply?
There's no deadline to claim Canadian citizenship by descent under Bill C-3, but waiting creates real risks. Here's what you need to know about timing your application.
Jul 9, 2026 - Eligibility
Bill C-3 Substantial Connection Test: 1,095 Days Explained
The Bill C-3 substantial connection test requires 1,095 days in Canada to pass citizenship to children born abroad after December 15, 2025. Who it affects and who it doesn't.
Jul 7, 2026 - Application
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Cost: Full 2026 Breakdown
The IRCC fee is $75 CAD per person, but document ordering, translations, and courier costs add up. Here's what citizenship by descent actually costs.
Jul 3, 2026 - Eligibility
Canadian Citizenship by Descent FAQ: 30 Questions Answered (2026)
Everything you need to know about Canadian citizenship by descent under Bill C-3. Eligibility, documents, dual citizenship, taxes, timelines, and more.
Jun 18, 2026 - Special cases
Canadian Citizenship Deceased Parent: Can You Still Apply?
Yes, you can claim Canadian citizenship by descent even if your parent has died. Learn what documents you need and how to prove the chain of birth through a deceased parent.
Jun 16, 2026 - Application
CIT 0001 Cover Letter for Bill C-3: Template & Guide
IRCC doesn't require a cover letter for CIT 0001, but for Bill C-3 claims it prevents delays. Here's what to include and a ready-to-use template.
Jun 11, 2026 - Special cases
Australian Canadian Citizenship by Descent: Bill C-3 Guide
Australians with Canadian parents or grandparents can claim Canadian citizenship by descent under Bill C-3. Learn eligibility, documents, and how to apply from Australia.
Jun 9, 2026 - Documents
Maritime Provinces Birth Certificate: How to Order from NB, NS, PEI, NL
Need a long-form birth certificate from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, or Newfoundland? Here's how to order for your Canadian citizenship application.
Jun 4, 2026 - Special cases
Irish-Canadian Dual Citizenship: What Bill C-3 Means for You
Irish residents with Canadian grandparents can now claim Irish-Canadian dual citizenship under Bill C-3. Here's how the law works and why it matters.
Jun 2, 2026 - After approval
Apply for a Canadian Passport After Citizenship Certificate
Step-by-step guide to applying for your first Canadian passport once you receive your citizenship certificate. Forms, guarantor rules, fees, and timelines.
May 28, 2026 - Special cases
Adopted Child Canadian Citizenship by Descent: Bill C-3 Guide
Adopted children can claim Canadian citizenship by descent through adoptive parents. How the documentary chain works and what IRCC requires for adoption-based claims.
May 21, 2026 - Documents
Birth certificate name discrepancy citizenship: how to fix it
When names don't match across your Bill C-3 documents, you need bridging evidence. Here's what IRCC accepts to prove identity and complete your application.
May 19, 2026 - Application
CIT 0001 vs CIT 0002: Which Form Do You Actually Need?
CIT 0001 is for adults claiming Canadian citizenship. CIT 0002 is for minors under 18. Here's exactly which form to use and when — including mid-application scenarios.
May 14, 2026 - Eligibility
British Canadian Citizenship Grandparent: Claim via Bill C-3
UK residents with a Canadian grandparent can now claim citizenship under Bill C-3. Learn how dual citizenship works, what documents you need, and travel benefits.
May 12, 2026 - Application
IRCC Photo Requirements for CIT 0001: Exact Specs (2026)
IRCC citizenship photo requirements for your CIT 0001 application: 35mm × 45mm, white background, photographer certification on back, and what US drugstores get wrong.
May 12, 2026 - After approval
After your Canadian citizenship certificate: what's next?
After your Canadian citizenship certificate arrives, here's the practical roadmap: passport, SIN, kids' citizenship, voting, taxes, and family sponsorship.
May 11, 2026 - Eligibility
American with Canadian grandparents: are you a citizen?
American with Canadian grandparents? Under Bill C-3, you're probably a Canadian citizen as of December 15, 2025. Here's the test, the proof, and the next step.
May 11, 2026 - Eligibility
Canadian citizenship by descent: the complete 2026 guide
Canadian citizenship by descent in 2026: Bill C-3 removed the first-generation limit. Here's who qualifies, what it costs, what you need, and how to claim it.
May 11, 2026 - Eligibility
Canadian citizenship through a great-grandparent (Bill C-3)
Canadian citizenship great grandparent claims are now possible under Bill C-3. Here's who qualifies, what documents you need, and how to prove the chain.
May 11, 2026 - Application
Canadian citizenship processing time in 2026: a realistic timeline
Canadian citizenship processing time after Bill C-3: a realistic walk-through of how long the application takes in 2026, from documents to certificate.
May 11, 2026 - Application
CIT 0001 rejection reasons (and how to avoid them)
The most common CIT 0001 rejection reasons aren't about eligibility — they're paperwork mistakes. Here's how to dodge each one before you mail.
May 11, 2026 - Special cases
Dual US Canadian citizenship tax: what really changes
Worried dual US Canadian citizenship tax means new Canadian taxes or FBAR? In Canada, citizenship and tax residency are separate. Here's what actually changes.
May 11, 2026 - Documents
Long-form birth certificate Canada: how to order in every province
Long-form birth certificate Canada guide: where to order, fees, processing times, and deceased-relative rules for the CIT 0001 by province and territory.
May 11, 2026 - Special cases
Lost Canadians and Bill C-3: who they are, finally restored
Lost Canadians and Bill C-3: the term, the history from 1947 to the 2009 first-generation limit, and how the December 2025 law finally restored the most recent group.
May 11, 2026 - After approval
Canadian citizenship certificate vs passport: which one?
Canadian citizenship certificate vs passport: the certificate proves you're a citizen, the passport lets you travel. You need the certificate first.
May 11, 2026 - Documents
Quebec long-form birth certificate: how to order for IRCC
Quebec long form birth certificate (copie d'acte de naissance): how to order from the Directeur de l'état civil and submit to IRCC under Bill C-3.
May 11, 2026 - Special cases
Bill C-3 substantial connection test: the 1,095-day rule
The substantial connection test canada uses under Bill C-3 requires 1,095 days of physical presence before passing on citizenship to a child born abroad.
May 11, 2026 - Eligibility
Bill C-3 explained: who's newly eligible for Canadian citizenship in 2026
Bill C-3 came into force December 15, 2025 and removed the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent. Millions of Americans are now Canadian citizens — retroactively. Here's exactly who qualifies and how to claim.
Apr 29, 2026 - Application
CIT 0001: How to Fill Out the Form Step by Step (2026)
Field-by-field walkthrough of the CIT 0001 citizenship certificate form: which fields to fill for a Bill C-3 claim, which to skip, and how to avoid rejection.
Apr 29, 2026 - Eligibility
Canadian citizenship through your grandparent: a Bill C-3 pathway guide
If your grandparent was born in Canada and your parent inherited Canadian citizenship from them, Bill C-3 means you're Canadian too. Here's the documentary chain you need and where to get each piece.
Apr 29, 2026
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