Canada Overhauls Citizenship by Descent Rules

Canada has changed its rules about who can become a Canadian citizen if they were born outside the country.

Before, there was a rule called the 'First-Generation Limit' that made it hard for some people to get citizenship.

Now, this rule is gone, and Canadian parents who were born outside Canada can pass citizenship to their children born outside Canada.

But, the parent has to show they have strong ties to Canada by living there for at least three years before the child is born or adopted.

This change also helps children who were born between 2009 and 2025 and were not able to get citizenship because of the old rule.

They are now automatically recognized as Canadian citizens and can apply for a citizenship certificate.

This change makes it fairer for Canadian families who live both in and outside Canada.

It is especially important for families of Indian origin, as many Canadians of Indian origin live and raise families outside Canada, including in India.