You May Already Be a Canadian Citizen. We Build the File That Proves It.
Since 15 December 2025, Bill C-3 has made many people with a Canadian parent, grandparent or earlier ancestor citizens. If you were born before that date, you do not need to have lived in Canada. You need one thing: proof of an unbroken family chain, and we build it.
since 1991
The Opportunity Is Real. So Is the Complexity.
Qualifying and proving it are two different things. These five things stop most people. Source: IRCC.
Not sure you qualify
Press reports estimate that up to three million Americans in New England alone may be eligible, yet most have never checked. The first step is a clear yes or no.
Family trees are not proof
Genealogy website printouts do not count. IRCC wants records from the office that issued them, for every generation.
Records sit in different provinces
Each province keeps its own vital records. Quebec’s provincial archives received about 1,700 requests in April 2026, more than 12 times the 56 requests in April 2025.
One missing link can stall you
If one generation is unproven, your whole claim can be left unproven. Fixing it later costs months.
Who to trust is unclear
Anyone can call themselves a consultant. Amir Ismail is a licensed RCIC, number R412319.
Who qualifies under Bill C-3?
Your birth date decides which rules apply. In New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, the number of eligible people could run into the hundreds of thousands, though exact official counts are not yet available.
You likely qualify if you
- Have a Canadian parent, grandparent or earlier ancestor
- Were born before 15 December 2025
- Can prove an unbroken chain with official records
You need a closer look if you
- Were born on or after 15 December 2025, because a parent born abroad needs 1,095 days in Canada before your birth
- Have missing, destroyed or untranslated records
- Have a gap in your family chain
If you were born before 15 December 2025, no time in Canada is required of you.
What you get, and what it means for you
An honest verdict first
We review your family history before you spend on records. So you never pay to chase a claim that cannot work.
Your family chain, mapped
We find your qualifying ancestor and test every link. So you know what is proven and what is missing.
Records from the right office
We know which province and archive holds each record. So you skip wrong orders and wasted fees.
Two licensed consultants on your file
Two licensed consultants review your file before it goes to IRCC. So mistakes are caught early.
We file and handle IRCC
We submit your application and answer IRCC requests. So you do not have to chase the process.
Passport support
After your citizenship is confirmed, we guide your Canadian passport application. So your citizenship becomes a travel document.
Meet your guides
Amir Ismail is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC R412319) who has been associated with the immigration consulting industry since 1991. Rijah Amir, also a licensed consultant, reviews complex descent files with him.
What we believe
- You should not have to guess if a record will be accepted
- You should hear a clear yes or no before you spend money
- You should not wait years because of a preventable mistake
What we bring
- 35+ years in immigration, since 1991
- Offices in Toronto, Dubai and Karachi
- Two licensed consultants on every file
Licensed, accountable and easy to verify: RCIC R412319, member of CICC and CAPIC.
What our clients say
Your path in three steps
Three steps. We do the heavy lifting.
Book a Strategy Consultation
Pick a time. In 60 minutes you learn if you qualify and what your file needs.
We build your family file
We map your chain, order the records, translate where needed and prepare your application.
You hold proof of citizenship
IRCC confirms your citizenship. We then guide your Canadian passport application.
Your questions, answered
Do I need to have lived in Canada?
Not if you were born before 15 December 2025. No time in Canada is required of you. If you were born on or after that date, a parent who was also born abroad needs at least 1,095 days in Canada before your birth.
How many generations back can I go?
For people born before 15 December 2025, the old first-generation limit no longer blocks a claim. Each ancestor must have been a citizen when the next person was born, and every link needs proof.
What documents do I need?
IRCC asks for authentic, verifiable documents for every generation, issued by the original authority. Examples are provincial birth certificates, baptismal records, naturalization or citizenship certificates and census records. Genealogy website printouts are not enough on their own.
What if my ancestor records are missing or destroyed?
We look for other records from the original authority and tell you honestly if the chain can be proven. Some files need more work, and we say so before you spend on records.
What is the substantial connection test?
It applies to people born on or after 15 December 2025 whose Canadian parent was also born abroad. That parent must have spent at least 1,095 days in Canada before your birth. It does not apply to people born before that date.
How long does it take?
The wait for a citizenship certificate is long and changes often, and IRCC publishes the current time. We explain the current wait in your strategy session, so you plan with real numbers.
Can my children claim citizenship through me?
Possibly. If you are a citizen and your child was born abroad before 15 December 2025, your child may be a citizen too. For later births, a parent born abroad needs 1,095 days in Canada before the birth. We map this family by family.
Can I keep my US citizenship?
Canada allows dual citizenship. Whether your other country lets you keep its citizenship is its own rule, so check with its embassy. See our dual citizenship guide.
Can I do this myself?
Yes, you can apply yourself. A consultant helps most when records are scattered across provinces, a record is missing or the family chain is long. We test the chain first so you only pay for records if the claim works.
How much does it cost?
The IRCC fee for a citizenship certificate is $75. Ask us about our own fees in your strategy session.
Ready to find out if you qualify?
Pick a time below. In 60 minutes you will know where you stand, which documents you need and what your path to citizenship looks like.
- Your session is run by a licensed RCIC, not an assistant
- Strictly confidential: what you share stays with us
- One focused session: a clear answer and a real plan
Amir Ismail & Associates · RCIC #R412319 · Member of CICC and CAPIC · In practice since 1991
Amir Ismail is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC R412319) who has been associated with the immigration consulting industry since 1991.
416-913-0230 · 647 835 0660 · info@amirismail.com
Last updated: October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Read our citizenship by descent guide.
