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Canadian citizenship by descent: What an immigration lawyer can do for your application, and what they can’t

If you recently found out you're eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, you may be celebrating the possibility of a second citizenship and passport. However, that excitement can quickly run into a brick wall due to the paperwork involved.

Canadian citizenship by descent: What an immigration lawyer can do for your application, and what they can’t

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If you recently found out you're eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, you may be celebrating the possibility of a second citizenship and passport.

However, that excitement can quickly run into a brick wall due to the paperwork involved.

Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Between IRCC's shifting document requirements, […] The post Canadian citizenship by descent:

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If you recently found out you're eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, you may be celebrating the possibility of a second citizenship and passport. However, that excitement can quickly run into a brick wall due to the paperwork involved. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Between IRCC's shifting document requirements, […] The post Canadian citizenship by descent:

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