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According to a CIC News analysis (September 26, 2026), 1867 (Confederation) is not a cut‑off year for Canadian citizenship‑by‑descent claims: what matters is the ancestor's place of birth and…
According to IRCC data as of September 22, 2026 (compared with September 16), processing times for work permits, visitor visas and super visas changed for several countries, while study permit times…
Canada's immigration department issued 3000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates, with a minimum CRS score of 516.
The Express Entry pool contracted by over 2,400 profiles despite an increase in candidates with scores 501-600.
If you're one of the millions of Americans eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship by descent, check these 7 details before submitting your application to avoid errors and speed up the process.
Alberta held two provincial immigration draws between July 16 and July 21, with 82 invitations issued for provincial nomination. Alberta invites workers in agriculture and construction to apply for…
Ontario has opened a new pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals. As of August 4, 2026, foreign nationals can be considered for provincial nomination. Ontario opens Workforce Priority…
Canada's immigration department has found that the permanent residence program for self-employed individuals is no longer fit for purpose. The program has a significant backlog, high refusal rates,…
As of December 15, 2025, Canada's citizenship law has changed. You may now be eligible for Canadian citizenship even if your parent never had a Canadian passport. Learn more about the changes and…
Understanding the Canadian banking system can help you manage your finances and prepare for everyday life in Canada. Join TD and CanadaVisa for a live webinar to learn more. The Canadian banking…
Chatbots can be helpful for general information, but they cannot replace professional advice on Canadian citizenship by descent. Learn where chatbots may go wrong.
The Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration has issued invitations to 523 candidates. The selection was held under all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).
British Columbia has invited entrepreneurs to apply for the provincial immigration program. A total of 10 invitations to apply were issued through the BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration category.
Bill C-3 removed the previous limit for some people born or adopted before December 15, 2025. Now, some adopted individuals may be eligible for Canadian citizenship.
The Canadian passport has some lesser-known features. Since December 2025, millions of Americans with a Canadian ancestor can apply for a Canadian passport.
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 invitations to provincial immigration candidates through the NLPNP and AIP. This is the ninth draw of the year, with candidates selected through the NLPNP and AIP.
Michigan has deep historical and cultural ties to Canada. For some Michiganders, this may mean a right to Canadian citizenship. Tens of thousands of people may be Canadian citizens and not know it.
Canada's immigration department has updated its processing time estimates for temporary residence applications. Wait times for work and study permits have increased, with applicants from Pakistan…
Canada has restricted the issuance of LMIA-exempt work permits to current employees. New employees are no longer eligible.
Marc Thibault thought his family was Canadian for as long as he could remember. He grew up in Maine, spent three decades in Nashville, and carried a surname that came from somewhere near…
Canada's immigration department has released updated data on temporary residence application processing times. Changes affect work permit and other categories.
Canada's immigration agency issued four invitations for permanent residence through Express Entry, requiring a minimum CRS score of 368.
Moving to Canada is an exciting new chapter. As you settle in, you may be thinking about everyday expenses, setting up your finances, and planning for future purchases. Learning how borrowing works…
Canada's Immigration Department issued 28,940 citizenship certificates between January 1 and May 31, 2026. Another 82,000 applications are still waiting to be processed.
Canada's immigration department issued 5,000 invitations to candidates with French-language abilities. The minimum CRS score was 399.
Canada boosts transparency on permanent resident admissions. Canada's immigration department has published new data on permanent resident admissions.
Canada will start sharing information on the number of waitlisted permanent residence applications. This is due to insufficient permanent residence admissions spaces under its 2026-2028 Immigration…
As of May 31, 2026, IRCC had 1,517,770 applications awaiting processing. This figure includes permanent residence, temporary residence, and Canadian citizenship applications.
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Canada's immigration department issues 2000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 516.
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