Though they should all ideally be included in a citizenship by descent application, not all the documents requested by Canada’s immigration department are created equally in terms of their ability to support a citizenship claim. Two records carry far more weight than the rest: birth records, including baptismal records, and marriage certificates. These documents do […]
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New Brunswick conducted several provincial immigration selections between July 16 and July 22, through which it issued a total of 750 invitations. These invitations were issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and three streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Under the NBPNP, candidates were […]
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The Canadian passport continues to lead the U.S. passport in global mobility, according to a global index. As of July 21, the Canadian passport ranks seventh in the Henley Passport Index, while the US passport ranks 10th. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation on Applying for a Canadian Passport Since January 2026, Canada has climbed from […]
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On July 23, British Columbia held the inaugural selection round under its new temporary stream, inviting 60 cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority to apply for provincial nomination. To qualify for selection, candidates were required to have nine months of work experience in one of three eligible occupations, in a qualifying […]
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Collecting documents is one of the most time-consuming parts of a proof of citizenship application. That’s especially true for applicants with Quebec ancestry, where a large share of older births and marriages were recorded by local churches. For anyone tracing citizenship by descent through a Quebec ancestor, here’s why church records have become one of […]
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Applicants for Canadian permanent residence under temporary public policies who request humanitarian exemptions will have their applications refused, according to new instructions to officers. On July 22, 2026, Canada’s immigration department published new instructions specifying that immigration officers do not have the authority to exempt applicants from conditions set out in temporary public policies. Get […]
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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 four ITAs in a draw targeting skilled military recruits. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 368; and Created an Express Entry […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated data showing the estimated processing times for various temporary residence applications as of July 22. The immigration department’s latest figures point to moderate movement across several categories, led by changes in work permit wait times. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The most notable changes to […]
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Canada’s immigration department has made clear that its top-line targets for annual permanent residence (PR) admissions don’t tell the whole story. On a government web page that went live on July 21, 2026, the department confirms that the levels plan targets for 2026 and 2027 do not count PR admissions under two “one-time initiatives.” Assess […]
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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 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language abilities. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 399; and Created an Express […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 28,940 citizenship certificates to proof of citizenship applicants between January 1 and May 31, 2026, according to new data the department published on July 21. A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent, or a prior grant — […]
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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 in Canada may help you feel more confident when the need arises. Book an Appointment at a TD Branch Now Here are five […]
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As of May 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had 1,517,770 applications awaiting processing in its inventory. This figure includes permanent residence, temporary residence, and Canadian citizenship applications that have yet to be finalized by an immigration officer. Assess your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence The immigration department released this data on its […]
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As of July 21, Canada’s immigration department will begin sharing monthly updates on the portion of permanent residence applications that are in active processing, versus those that have been waitlisted for processing in the future. Certain applications will be waitlisted due to insufficient permanent residence admissions spaces under its 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan. Assess your […]
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Between July 5–July 19, the Express Entry pool declined by over 3,500 profiles, and nearly every score band from 421 onward shrank in size, according to the latest data published by Canada’s immigration department. The number of top-scoring profiles fell from 19,136 to 18,644 over this two-week period. See how competitive your Express Entry profile […]
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Since Bill C-3 became a law on December 15, 2025, millions of Americans have found they qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. That has led to a surge of applications for Canadian citizenship certificates, in many cases even when applicants have no intention of moving to Canada. There are multiple reports of parents, in particular, […]
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has revealed how it will score candidates vying for nominations for Canadian permanent residence under its three new immigration pathways. The highest ranking candidates will be prioritized to be invited to apply for provincial nomination under the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS). Those who are invited to apply will […]
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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 516; and Created an Express Entry […]
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Moving to Canada is exciting, but it also comes with everyday challenges, especially if English isn’t your first language.Whether you’re shopping for groceries, returning an item, calling your internet provider, or asking for assistance at a restaurant, strong customer service English can make daily life much easier. Book a PR Language Test with CELPIP The […]
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On July 16, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination. Among those invited were international student graduates, skilled workers in Manitoba and overseas, and French speakers. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This selection round was the largest held by the MPNP since September 2025, […]
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Foreign nationals who have been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the past 21 days will be barred from entering Canada, effective 11:59 p.m. on July 20, 2026. Private and commercial air carriers flying to Canada must deny boarding to those affected. Assess your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence The entry ban, […]
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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 511 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 744; and Created […]
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On July 16, Prince Edward Island (PEI) invited 195 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The draw continued the province’s established pattern of targeting candidates already living and working in PEI in occupations experiencing labour shortages. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams So far in 2026, PEI has maintained a consistent draw frequency this […]
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If you’re like most people who financed a degree, you’ve likely spent years chipping away at repayment, dealing with interest rates and red tape. Now imagine if your kids could skip most of that. Canadian universities charge international students several times what they charge citizens. For some American families with a Canadian ancestor, a citizenship […]
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Preparing to submit an application for a Canadian citizenship certificate? Steer clear of one common mistake that sends applications back. According to Ala Bujac, a Canadian immigration lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law, submitting photos that don’t meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) specifications is one of the most common reasons proof of citizenship (PoC) […]
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