First Nations Peoples

[adam.c]

Hi! I'm seeking to immigrate to Canada and recently learned I might be eligible to apply under the Indian Act. But I have some questions:

Firstly, is there any percentage of Native American that I have to be in order to apply?

How does this essentially work? Would I be considered a citizen after (be able to find work and such)?

I have a bit of native american in me from my understanding, but does it have to be my entire family?

I'm sure I'll have more questions but this is what I have for now. If anyone has any information that would be great!

 

[Bornlucky]

Hi! I'm seeking to immigrate to Canada and recently learned I might be eligible to apply under the Indian Act. But I have some questions:

Firstly, is there any percentage of Native American that I have to be in order to apply?

How does this essentially work? Would I be considered a citizen after (be able to find work and such)?

I have a bit of native american in me from my understanding, but does it have to be my entire family?

I'm sure I'll have more questions but this is what I have for now. If anyone has any information that would be great!

Here's the USA's statement on what is described as corresponding legislation.

https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/first-nations-and-native-americans/

 

[adam.c]

Here's the USA's statement on what is described as corresponding legislation.

https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/first-nations-and-native-americans/

Hey! Thanks for the reply!

But this looks to be Canada to the US.

I'm looking to immigrate from the US to Canada. I wasn't sure if the situations were the same but I did see this.

 

[Bornlucky]

Hey! Thanks for the reply!

But this looks to be Canada to the US.

I'm looking to immigrate from the US to Canada. I wasn't sure if the situations were the same but I did see this.

It's a two-way treaty so one assumes that "corresponding legislation" makes the requirements reciprocal. Feel free to search for the Canadian corresponding law.

 

[canuck78]

Hi! I'm seeking to immigrate to Canada and recently learned I might be eligible to apply under the Indian Act. But I have some questions:

Firstly, is there any percentage of Native American that I have to be in order to apply?

How does this essentially work? Would I be considered a citizen after (be able to find work and such)?

I have a bit of native american in me from my understanding, but does it have to be my entire family?

I'm sure I'll have more questions but this is what I have for now. If anyone has any information that would be great!

Are you considered native American by the US government?