Canada's citizenship-by-descent application process has seen updated guidance following a review of certificates issued under Bill C-3. Immigration officials found some applications lacked sufficient proof, leading to clearer instructions for both officers and applicants. Most of the 100 initially flagged certificates have been reinstated, with the remaining few under final review to ensure program integrity and fair access to citizenship.

OTTAWA - The immigration department says unclear department guidance on how to apply for citizenship-by-descent may have led to people being issued proofs of citizenship without…

Canada's citizenship-by-descent application process has seen updated guidance following a review of certificates issued under Bill C-3. Immigration officials found some…