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Americans Rush for Canadian Citizenship Amid U.S. Uncertainty

4/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump took office in 2025 as Canada enacted Bill C-3, removing the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent and enabling retroactive eligibility.
The policy change has sparked a surge of Americans seeking Canadian citizenship as a backup amid political and economic uncertainty.
Immigration consultants report a tenfold rise in requests, while Americans gather documents to prove eligibility.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump took office in 2025 as Canada enacted Bill C-3, removing the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent and enabling retroactive eligibility.
The policy change has sparked a surge of Americans seeking Canadian citizenship as a backup amid political and economic uncertainty.
Immigration consultants report a tenfold rise in requests, while Americans gather documents to prove eligibility.