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Janice Rodrigues
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Janice is a Content Writer at CIC News and CanadaVisa.

Janice is a seasoned lifestyle journalist with a background covering food, wellness, travel, and human-interest stories in the Middle East. A true third-culture kid, Janice has called many cities home including Salalah, Muscat, Mumbai, and Dubai, before finally settling in Toronto.

In Canada, she served as an associate editor at Narcity, where she covered topics such as newcomer experiences and immigration. Janice holds a master’s degree in media and communications from the University of Wollongong in Dubai.

In her downtime, she’s often out exploring the diverse experiences Canada has to offer—unless it’s the dead of winter, in which case you’ll find her cozied up with Netflix or a good book.

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My American parent never had a Canadian passport. Can I still claim Canadian citizenship?
Bill C-3 eliminated the first generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent
We asked a chatbot five questions about Canadian citizenship by descent. Here is where it missed the mark
Americans turning to AI for support on a citizenship by descent application should be careful
Adopted by a Canadian citizen? Here’s how citizenship by descent works for you
Bill C-3 offers many adopted persons previously shut out by the first generation limit, a path to Canadian citizenship
Seven things you might not know about the Canadian passport
The Canadian passport has ranked higher than the US passport since 2025
Tens of thousands of Michiganders may be Canadian citizens today, and not yet know it
Michigan borders the Canadian province of Ontario.
A Canadian grandparent isn’t enough for a successful citizenship by descent application. You need the chain linking you both
Having a Canadian grandparent can indicate you are a Canadian citizen by descent. However you still have to collect the paperwork
The seven most common Canadian citizenship by descent questions lawyers get asked
Lawyers have been flooded with proof of Canadian citizenship enquiries
Why baptismal records and parish registers matter for older Quebec citizenship by descent claims
Baptismal certificates are one of the main documents being supplemented for birth certificates for proof of citizenship applications
Canada issued nearly 29,000 proof of citizenship certificates in five months, with 82,000 still waiting
American parents are securing Canadian citizenship by descent for their kids. Here is what it gets them
Many Americans are applying for proof of Canadian citizenship for their children
How having a Canadian ancestor could save your kids six figures in tuition and student debt
Americans who choose to study in Canada as Canadian citizens have a huge financial benefit
Wrong photo specifications are a top reason proof of citizenship applications are returned. Here’s how to get them right
Submitting selfies or altered images will have a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate returned
Proof of Canadian citizenship: what to do if your ancestor’s birth certificate does not exist
Proof of Canadian citizenship applications require specific documentation
10 questions to ask before hiring an immigration lawyer for Canadian citizenship by descent
Many Americans are choosing to contact immigration lawyers to get their Canadian citizenship certificates
Your ancestor’s Canadian birth could make you a citizen, thanks to Bill C-3
Canadian citizenship can be passed down generations, thanks to the passing of Bill C-3
My spouse found out they’re a Canadian citizen by descent. Am I eligible for citizenship, too?
Canadian citizenship by descent can give a spouse options when it comes to moving to Canada
IRCC’s proof of citizenship review: what happened, what changed, and what to do if you’re impacted
In June 2026, the Canadian government sent letters to some citizenship applicants telling their their certificates were under review
Canada’s processing time for proof of citizenship jumps to 19 months as the queue nears 100,000
Processing times for proof of citizenship applications have been on the rise in 2026
Analysis: What IRCC’s surrender letters revealed, and what applicants can do going forward
What IRCC's Proof of Canadian citizenship surrender letters can teach us about applying
Seven reasons you think you don’t qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent (and why you probably do)
Thousands of Americans may be Canadian citizens and not even know it
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