Great news for many aspiring Canadians! A recent announcement reveals that some individuals can now apply for discretionary grants of Canadian citizenship. These measures aim to address the first-generation limit and make citizenship more accessible.

Let’s break down who can benefit from this new opportunity:

• Situation 1: Individuals born or adopted before December 19, 2023, facing the first-generation limit.
• Situation 2: Those born after December 19, 2023, if their Canadian parent meets the substantial connection to Canada test.
• Situation 3: Some individuals born before April 1, 1949, affected by the first-generation limit.
• Situation 4: Those who lost their citizenship due to not meeting retention requirements.

Under this new initiative, applicants from situation 2 will be prioritized. This was announced by Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, responding to changes needed due to delays with Bill C-71.

For more detailed information or to see if you qualify, consider scheduling a free consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm. They can help you navigate the application process smoothly!