A departmental spokesperson said revocation for misrepresentation was “an important tool for maintaining the integrity of Canadian citizenship” and stressed that such decisions are not taken lightly.

Recent anti-immigration rallies across the country have brought it further into the public spotlight.

The 31-year-old Bengaluru FC winger—born in Perth to an Anglo-Indian mother from Mumbai—has spent more than a year navigating the citizenship process.

The fast-tracked cohort is dominated by citizens originating from India (2365), New Zealand (1929), Britain (853), Philippines (581), China (556), Pakistan (396), Vietnam (381) and Afghanistan (289).

The executive order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” applies to babies born after February 19 and excludes those with undocumented or temporarily authorised parents.

“We live in the greatest country in the world, and I’m proud of our Indigenous heritage. But we should not be ashamed of celebrating our national day.”

Indian External Affairs Minister also recently acknowledged that the debate on dual citizenship remains active.

A six-one majority of the court struck down a ministerial power to revoke the Australian citizenship of certain terrorist offenders.

In mid-February 2023, the family was told that they have less than two weeks to leave the country after their final appeal was denied.

This pragmatic change will ensure the efficient processing of citizenship applications and timely ceremonies for new citizens.