Don't Miss This: How to Claim Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Book a Consultation: https://linktr.ee/MitraMisaghiRCIC Bill C-3 is now in force, and if you have a Canadian ancestor, here is exactly how to apply for citizenship by descent in 2026 — the form, the fee, the documents, and where everything goes. In this video I walk you through the complete application process for Canadian citizenship under Bill C-3, including Form CIT 0001, the $75 CAD fee, what supporting documents IRCC requires, what to do when a parent was never officially recognized as Canadian on paper, and why processing times range from 58 days to 12 months depending on your file. What this video covers: The one form you need and where to get it (CIT 0001) The $75 CAD fee and how to pay it Exactly which documents IRCC requires to prove your lineage What sequential filing means and when you need it Why some files complete in under 60 days and others take close to a year What happens if your ancestor's name was anglicized or changed If you want me to review your specific situation before you file, that is what a consultation is for: https://calendly.com/newpass-immigrat... Most common mistakes:    • 5 Reasons Your Canadian Citizenship Applic...   Chapters: 0:35 Form CIT 0001 and the $75 CAD fee 01:01 Sequential filing explained: when your parent was never officially Canadian 02:17 Name discrepancies and how to bridge the documentary gap 02:52 Submitting the application 03:23 What to expect after you submit 03:34 Processing times: why 58 days and 12 months are both real 04:08 Dual citizenship, how it affects your current citizenship 05:11 Most common mistakes #Canada Immigration, #Immigration Canada, #Citizenship by Descent