Question about generational citizenship post-bill C-3

[CrispySqu]

Hello all. I am a US citizen, born in the US to US citizen parents, and my grandparents were also all US citizens born in the US. That being said, I recently found out that my maternal great grandfather was born in New Brunswick, in 1897. I have found his Late Registration of Birth form in the NB Provincial Archives, and it is signed by the person who was serving as Registrar-General in 1948, the year which the registration was notarized in the US and submitted to the NB authorities, and also the year of my mother's birth. I was born in 1988.

Would my great grandfather's place of birth qualify me as a Canadian citizen, either by way of the changes put in place by bill C-3, or through any similar/related changes?

Thanks, in advance, for any advice you can provide!

 

[hawk39]

Yes, I believe you are now eligible for citizenship by descent because of C-3, as well as your mother and any of your children born before December 15, 2025, if you have any. I believe you, your mother, and any eligible children could apply at the same time.

 

[CrispySqu]

Yes, I believe you are now eligible for citizenship by descent because of C-3, as well as your mother and any of your children born before December 15, 2025, if you have any. I believe you, your mother, and any eligible children could apply at the same time.

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to this! I was particularly happy to see a response from you, as it seems you are a highly respected member of this forum.

Also, a quick update: I had my initial consultation with an immigration lawyer, this afternoon, and was told that, indeed, this would make me eligible for citizenship! I will continue to post updates as this process progresses for me, in case it is of help to others.