The number of Americans who can pursue dual citizenship with Canada has grown exponentially, following an amendment to the Citizenship Act in December of 2025. It is only after obtaining PR and meeting the physical presence requirement that an individual can apply to naturalize to Canadian citizenship. You apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, a certificate confirming what the law already says about you. It’s worth noting that there is a third way to immediately become a Canadian citizen – through birthright citizenship. Find out if you already hold Canadian citizenship with CanadaVisa's citizenship by descent eligibility checker.