"My wife and I were already talking about potentially looking at jobs outside the country, but citizenship pushed Canada way up on our list. This reflects a growing interest among Americans in exploring dual citizenship options due to the new law."
"We've kind of shifted a lot of other work away in order to push these cases through. The influx of clients seeking dual citizenship has significantly impacted the workload of immigration attorneys."
"Previously, Canadian citizenship by descent could only be passed down to one generation, from a parent to a child. The new law now allows anyone born before a certain date to claim citizenship through a direct Canadian ancestor."
A recent change in Canadian citizenship laws allows millions of Americans to qualify for dual citizenship. The new law recognizes individuals as citizens if they can prove descent from a Canadian ancestor, such as a grandparent. Since the law took effect on December 15, immigration lawyers report a significant increase in applications and consultations. The change has prompted many Americans to consider job opportunities in Canada, with immigration attorneys overwhelmed by the demand for assistance in submitting proof of citizenship applications.
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