Thousands of Americans are now searching family archives and historical records after Canada removed the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent.

Canadian immigration authorities reportedly received more than 12,000 proof-of-citizenship applications within the first six weeks after the changes took effect, while some provincial archives reported surges of up to 3,000% in document requests.

Analysts estimate that millions of Americans could now qualify for Canadian citizenship, particularly in regions such as New England, which has strong historical ties to Canada.

Despite the rush for documentation, many applicants view this as a strategic security measure rather than a plan for immediate relocation, utilizing new pathways that have opened citizenship rights to a vast new pool of descendants.

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