Compare real Canadian Citizenship by Descent cases by applicant profile, filing method, AOR, decision, and certificate.
There are many ways to become a Canadian, but our public archive is intentionally narrow: Canadian Citizenship by Descent cases only. By filtering out naturalization and PR applications, the comparisons stay highly relevant for those claiming citizenship through their lineage.
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Standard
For individuals born outside Canada to at least one parent who was born or naturalized in Canada. These direct descent cases establish the baseline processing timelines for a Proof of Citizenship certificate.
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Extended
For people affected by the first-generation limit whose rights are restored under Bill C-3. These descent cases require assembling a multi-generational chain to prove Canadian lineage.
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Varies
For Canadian descent cases involving past legislation, 'Lost Canadians', or complex life events. These timelines help set realistic processing expectations for files requiring extensive documentation review.
The product is intentionally narrow: exclusively Canadian Citizenship by Descent cases, filing routes, and milestone timing that can still be compared without guesswork.
Weak link
Marriage record still missing
Packet plan
The easiest cases to follow are the ones that already know the lineage chain, weak links, and likely filing route before anything is mailed or uploaded.
The archive stays useful when submissions focus on filed date, AOR, decision, certificate, and the document context that shaped the wait.
Applicants can compare route type and filing route together, which is often the difference between a timeline that feels useful and one that just looks interesting.
A quick look at what the archive feels like once timelines are cleaned up and normalized for applicant profile, filing method, and milestone timing.
IRCC processing targets describe broad averages, not typical outcomes for specific cases. Processing speed varies by filing route, generation, and complexity. Community timelines show what Canadian Citizenship by Descent applicants actually experience.
Official sources describe target processing times, but they do not always reflect current wait times. Community timelines highlight what people actually see across each stage.
Based on 842 verified community submissions
No sponsored rankings. Timelines come from applicants sharing real dates and outcomes, then normalized for clear comparison across pathways and offices.
Canadian citizenship decisions affect travel, relocation timing, and family planning. Use real case durations to set practical expectations and reduce guesswork.
Explore communities where applicants discuss lineage proof, document gathering, Bill C-3 interpretation, and filing strategy.
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582 community submissions
Every clean submission makes the tracker better: sharper filing-route comparisons, more believable wait-time expectations, and better context around how descent packets actually moved.
