Following changes to Canadian law that eased citizenship requirements, thousands of Americans are now applying to become citizens of their northern neighbor. This surge in applications is driven by a combination of political and personal motivations among US residents.

After Canada changed a law opening up citizenship opportunities, thousands of Americans are trying to become citizens of their northern neighbor. It's partly for political and personal reasons. <p>After Canada changed a law opening up citizenship opportunities, thousands of Americans are trying to become citizens of their northern neighbor. It's partly for political and personal reasons.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5804529" />