This blog post considers the difference between applying for a grant of citizenship, versus applying for proof of Canadian citizenship.

The main difference between these concepts is the application’s function. A grant of Canadian citizenship makes a person a citizen for the first time, effective the date of the approval. Proof of Canadian citizenship (a citizenship certificate) is an application submitted to prove that a citizenship status already exists.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps individuals with many different immigration needs. A popular service that clients seek guidance and assistance with is Canadian citizenship by descent. This blog post considers the current rules for obtaining citizenship by descent, and explores the proposed changes to citizenship by descent for the second generation born abroad.