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Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship, but few are aware of it. Canada's new citizenship law allows them to obtain a second citizenship and passport.
Alberta has launched a new online tool to help foreign nationals determine which Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) stream they may be eligible for. The new tool will simplify the…
Less waiting: Canada reduces processing times for temporary residence applications. This is good news for many immigrants, with in-Canada work permit timelines improving.
Canada has changed the rules for proof of citizenship applicants. Lawyers say this change was made without notice to applicants.
Canadian citizenship certificates may be revoked without due process. Experts say this could be a violation of constitutional rights. The Canadian federal government is demanding that some citizens…
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their adult children for permanent residence under certain circumstances. If you meet the requirements, you can sponsor a child who is…
Canada has updated its citizenship by descent application process. You can now apply even if you don't have all the documents. The Canadian citizenship department has created a new section in the…
The wait time for Canada work permit applications has dropped to 186 days. Foreign nationals in Canada can apply for a new work permit or extend their existing one.
Canada is introducing easier access to work permits for provincial nominees. This new temporary measure will allow foreign nationals to work in Canada while their applications for permanent…
Canada is asking new citizens to return their citizenship certificates due to changes in the citizenship law. Recent changes to Canada's citizenship law have led to a wave of new citizenship…
Thousands of French Canadians moved to Maine in the 1870s. Their descendants may now be eligible for Canadian citizenship. Find out if this applies to you.
Recent changes to Canadian law may provide Canadian citizenship to Woonsocket residents. Nearly one in six residents may already be Canadian.
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 108 invitations to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. This is the province's seventh…
For many Canadian families, their surname may be the key to obtaining citizenship. If your family has roots in Quebec, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship.
Canada has suspended 36,000 permanent residence applications due to Ebola measures. This is related to quarantine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
The Canadian government has proposed a new priority factor for Express Entry candidates. About 40% of priority occupations will receive an additional boost.
Manitoba has closed the Career Employment Pathway for students. They now need to explore other pathways to permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams.
The Canadian government introduced the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) to help newcomers save for their first home. Learn how it works.
The wait time for Canadian citizenship by descent has increased to 15 months. There are over 82,000 applications in the queue.
The wait time for Atlantic Immigration Program applicants has dropped from 38 to 26 months. This is good news for those waiting for a decision on permanent residence in Canada.
The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) reopens on July 2, 2026. The permanent residence pathway will remain open for a two-year period, until July 2, 2028.
Processing times for permanent residence applicants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) have decreased. AIP applicants saw the most significant…
If one of your grandparents was born in Canada, you may already be a Canadian citizen. Check if you are eligible for Canadian citizenship.
Bill C-3 restored Canadian citizenship to those born before December 15, 2025. However, it also introduced new restrictions for future generations.
Wait times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have decreased for select Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams. Latest updates from Employment and Social Development Canada.
A 1942 proclamation by the British monarch may set a precedent for the US Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship, potentially impacting US immigration law.
Canadian citizenship can cost Americans less than a Caribbean vacation. Millions of Americans already qualify for a Canadian passport. The cost of citizenship in other countries can be much higher.
Quebec invites over 2,500 candidates for permanent selection. This may be an opportunity for you and your family to move to Canada.
Bill C-3 has restored Canadian citizenship to descendants of Quebec migration. They can now obtain Canadian citizenship by descent.
Manitoba invites foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination. Over 100 candidates were invited in June. Assess your eligibility for the program.
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