If one of your parents was a Canadian citizen at the moment you were born, you’re probably a Canadian citizen right now — even if you’ve never lived in Canada, held a Canadian passport, or ever thought of yourself as anything other than American. It does not matter if that parent moved out decades ago, […]
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On September 4, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 97 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its provincial nominee program. These invitations allow candidates to take the next step toward obtaining Canadian permanent residence (PR) as provincial nominees. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation As of June 9, 2026, many provincial nominees who apply for PR […]
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Be it the gold rush of 1848 or the lure of Hollywood, the most populous state in the U.S. is known for attracting people from around the world. Migration has always been a key part of California’s growing population. As a matter of fact, native-born Californians didn’t outnumber those who migrated from elsewhere until 2010. […]
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The region will be advancing up to 85 French-speaking foreign nationals with local job offers, according to a post by Greater Sudbury Economic Development on its news web page on August 27, 2026. Foreign nationals who are selected can apply to the federal government for permanent residence through Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Schedule a […]
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Canada’s immigration department released updated permanent residence (PR) and citizenship processing times on September 3, showing lengthening wait times for several application types. Three categories saw processing times rise by one month—the largest increase recorded in the update: The Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry); Spousal sponsorship outside Canada, outside Quebec; and Search of citizenship […]
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As of September, new applicants for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate will have to wait 33 months for a decision. The federal tool that tracks processing times was updated on September 3, showing that the wait time for this application type has increased by eight months when compared to the previous month. In August, […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475; and Created […]
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September 14–15 will be the last chance this year for Saskatchewan employers in capped sectors to support their workers for provincial immigration. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has set aside 550 provincial immigration spaces, to be doled out on a first-come, first-served basis, according to a post on SINP Processing Statistics web page on […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 229 ITAs in a draw for physicians with Canadian work experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 198; and Created an […]
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A death certificate from Michigan can name your great-grandmother’s birthplace as Ontario. On its own, it won’t establish that she held Canadian citizenship. American records do real work in a citizenship by descent application. Among other functions, they can establish your identity and can document the parent-child link in each generation. They are valid additions […]
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On September 2, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated timelines for various temporary residence application types, with waits dropping across several categories. Of the declines seen in IRCC’s latest update, the most notable include: Work permits: one-week decline for Pakistan; Study permits: two-week decline for India; and Super visas: 23-day decline for Pakistan; […]
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On August 27, Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections under all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The province issued no fewer than 790 invitations in this selection round, with the greatest share of invitations sent to workers with intermediate and manual skills (stream 2). Learn more […]
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The window has closed for eligible Hongkongers to submit direct applications for Canadian permanent residence (PR). As of August 31, 2026, no further applications will be accepted, as confirmed by an immigration department news release published on Aug. 28. Applications submitted on or before Aug. 31 will continue to be processed. Schedule a Free Work […]
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You learned you’re a Canadian citizen by descent. Someone in your family has already asked the question: Do you owe taxes to Canada now? In most cases, no. Millions of Americans became eligible when Canada’s new citizenship law removed the generational limit in December 2025. Most of them will not need to file any Canadian […]
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The Express Entry pool declined by just 186 profiles overall between August 16 and August 30, despite a drop of nearly 1,800 profiles in the 351–400 CRS band, according to the latest figures from Canada’s immigration department. At the same time, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles increased from 19,096 to 20,101 over the […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521; and Created an Express Entry candidate […]
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On August 27, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S. federal agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America.’ Within hours, Prime Minister Mark Carney responded, pointing out that the name behind Lake Ontario is more than 400 years old, predating both Canada and the US. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was […]
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Canada has extended its entry bans on travellers and residents with ties to Ebola-stricken regions. Foreign nationals with past-21-day travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will continue to be barred from entering Canada. In parallel, immigration documents will remain suspended for residents of the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. With their […]
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On August 25, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted a draw through its Entrepreneur Immigration category, issuing 16 invitations to apply. Invitations were extended to entrepreneurs who wish to establish a new business in the province or acquire and expand an existing enterprise. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The latest round […]
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Applicants for Canadian study permits will need more money to get approved, when applying on or after September 1, 2026, with the intention of studying anywhere in Canada outside Quebec. A single applicant with no dependants will require $553 more. An applicant with six additional family members will need $1,465 more. Plan your journey to […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 562 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 697; and Created […]
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Eligible students who are planning to study in Canada are being fast-tracked in their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. In some cases, they may be able to receive a citizenship certificate in time for their starting semester. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American applicants currently face […]
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On the morning of March 1, 1922, a chartered train pulled out of Plum Coulee, Manitoba. Its cars held families, furniture, horses and plows. Six days and 3,000 kilometres later, it stopped at San Antonio de los Arenales, a rail siding in Chihuahua’s high desert. About 400 people stepped off in those first arrivals. They […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador has selected 140 foreign nationals for provincial immigration. On August 26, the province notified selected candidates that they would have the opportunity to move forward in pursuing Canadian permanent residence: 94 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), and 22 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for […]
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Between August 14–19, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two draws, through which it invited a total of 767 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued through two streams: the Alberta Opportunity Stream, through which 24 candidates were invited and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry), accounting for 24 invitations. Assess […]
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