Bill C-3 is now law — effective December 15, 2025

Discover If You Qualify for Canadian Citizenship

Millions of Americans with Canadian parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents are now eligible. Find out if you're one of them — in just 2 minutes.

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How It Works

Three simple steps to discover your path to Canadian citizenship.

Step 1

Take the Free Quiz

Answer 7 simple questions about your family history. No account needed, no personal data collected until you choose.

Step 2

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Receive a personalized eligibility verdict, document checklist, and cost estimate — all instantly.

Step 3

Connect with a Pro

For complex cases, we match you with vetted immigration lawyers who specialize in citizenship by descent.

Which Path Applies to You?

Your eligibility depends on which ancestor was Canadian and when they were born. Choose your path to learn more.

Simplest path

Parent Born in Canada

Your mother or father was born in Canada. This is the most straightforward path with the fastest processing time.

Expanded by Bill C-3

Grandparent Citizenship

Your grandparent was born in Canada. Bill C-3 removed the generational limit, opening this path for millions.

New under Bill C-3

Great-Grandparent & Beyond

Your great-grandparent or further ancestor was Canadian. Complex but now possible through an unbroken chain.

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Americans Who Discovered Their Canadian Roots

Real stories from people who used MapleRoots to explore their eligibility.

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I always knew my grandmother was from Nova Scotia, but I never imagined I could actually become Canadian. The quiz told me I was likely eligible in under 2 minutes.

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Sarah C.

Portland, OR · Grandparent path

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Bill C-3 changed everything for our family. My great-grandfather emigrated from Canada in the 1930s, and now three generations later, we're finally reclaiming our heritage.

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Mike T.

Chicago, IL · Great-grandparent path

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The document checklist saved me weeks of research. I knew exactly what to order from which province. Connected with a lawyer the same week.

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Jennifer L.

Austin, TX · Parent path

Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian citizenship by descent means you may be a Canadian citizen if you have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who was a Canadian citizen. Under Bill C-3 (in force Dec 15, 2025), there is no longer a first-generation limit for people born before that date.

Information sourced from official IRCC (canada.ca) resources

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