The Canadian government is taking steps to fix citizenship issues with the introduction of Bill C-3. This bill addresses problems stemming from the 2009 “First-Generation Limit” (FGL), which impacted many individuals born outside Canada or those with foreign-born children by denying or revoking their citizenship. If passed, the bill would automatically restore citizenship to those affected and allow Canadian parents born outside Canada to pass citizenship to their children born or adopted abroad, as long as they’ve lived in Canada for at least three years before the child’s birth.
This new legislation aims to help thousands of immigrants, especially those from Indian backgrounds. The bill is currently under review in parliament and needs to complete all discussions and receive royal assent to become law. Additionally, the Ontario Superior Court has ordered the government to revise existing guidelines by November 20. If they do not comply, the court may limit or overturn the FGL provisions.
On a different note, the Trump administration has tightened immigration rules in the United States. They have introduced an executive order that removes birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents on temporary visas, making it more challenging for many, including Indian citizens, to navigate immigration.
