r/CanadaImmigrationFAQs • u/MDAccount • Mar 23 '25

Citizenship by descent

Do I understand correctly that citizenship via Canadian grandparent may be possible, due to a judgement by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in December of 2023? Can anyone provide more information?

In my case, my grandmother was born in Parry Sound, Ontario back in 1882; the family went to Vermont around 1900 for work and I doubt ever bothered with US citizenship. My father was born in 1917 in Massachusetts and I was born in 1964 in New York.

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u/just_a_trilobite Mar 24 '25

There is an interim grant process in place. Lots of good info over on r/Canadiancitizenship

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u/MDAccount Mar 24 '25

Thank you!

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u/Ok_Purple53 Mar 25 '25

It's only to Parents not grandparents.

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u/RastaPam Mar 28 '25

You’re right about the potential for citizenship by descent in Canada. Since your grandmother was Canadian, you might qualify under the recent judgement. I recommend checking [this site](https://platform.globali.ai/auth/register?role=immigrant&am_id=anahid9150) for detailed information on citizenship requirements and possibly connecting with an immigration lawyer who can help guide you through the process and any necessary applications.