Canada’s one-year ban on asylum claims no longer applies to unaccompanied minors. On May 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a new temporary public policy, exempting unaccompanied minors from the ban on asylum claims filed more than a year after the claimant’s entry to Canada. Under the ban, instituted under Bill C-12, […]
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Three trends have emerged in the direction of Canadian immigration under the first year of Lena Metlege Diab’s tenure as immigration minister: a more targeted approach to permanent residence selection, a streamlining of temporary residence administration, and stricter measures for the asylum system. In this analysis piece, we’ll trace the through-line of recent policy under […]
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Shiloh Jolie is among the many Americans who acquired Canadian citizenship by descent when Canada changed its citizenship law. On December 15, 2025, changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for everyone born before that date. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Shiloh Jolie […]
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This spring, thousands of Americans are requesting copies of official documents from vital statistics offices and archives to prove their eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, making millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry eligible to obtain Canadian passports. Get a Free Consultation on Applying […]
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Canada has placed 19th overall in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The country’s strongest showing came in the Culture & Tourism scoring category, where it placed 8th globally—with notable performances in Governance and Infrastructure categories also bolstering Canada’s overall ranking. See your eligibility for Canada’s largest immigration programs Switzerland claimed […]
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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 0–3 job offer, and profile registration score. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw details This latest selection round, which saw […]
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On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […]
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Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing. Under new instructions to officers, proof of citizenship applications from outside Canada and the United States are only to be rejected as incomplete if they are lacking one […]
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Foreign professionals applying for an *LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada under a global trade-in-services agreement now have clearer rules to follow, after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its guidance for officers. These new rules apply to professionals seeking entry under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), a World Trade Organization (WTO) […]
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The Public Archives and Records Office of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has seen a drastic surge in document requests from Americans seeking Canadian ancestry records, after Canada changed its citizenship laws in December 2025. Bill C-3, which took effect on December 15, 2025, eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit on citizenship by descent, opening […]
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If you’re among the millions of Americans now eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, taking extra care with your proof of citizenship application can increase your chance of on-time processing and reduce the risk of return or refusal. We’ve spoken with Ala Bujac, a Canadian immigration lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law, to get 10 tips […]
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Starting your career journey in Canada in 2026? Your language test is an important step toward finding a job, advancing professionally, or transitioning into a new career. To help you prepare, CELPIP is offering preparation materials designed to support effective exam preparation and help you approach the test with confidence and a clear understanding of […]
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Applicants for refugee settlement to Canada are legally exempt from the requirement to produce an exit permit or proof of legal status in their host country in order to process their application. New program instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirm that these documents are not required under the Immigration and Refugee Protection […]
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In the second quarter after Canada changed its citizenship law, the processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates has increased to 12 months. In July 2025, it was five months. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship The increase can be chalked up to Americans, millions of whom are now […]
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has permanently closed the Four Falls, New Brunswick, port of entry (POE). The crossing (which would previously open seasonally) has been out of service since May 2020. The May 11 announcement formalizes a closure that began as a temporary COVID-19 measure. The CBSA extended the suspension several times over […]
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On May 12, Canada’s immigration department published updated processing times for various permanent residence and citizenship application types. Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications each saw one-month jumps in processing time. This update saw the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) queue increase by over 6,000 applicants, and the base PNP inventory by more than […]
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His Toronto fans would surely affirm Elton John’s recent claim of being “Canadian.” After all, though he holds only British citizenship, John’s been partnered with his husband, Canadian filmmaker David Furnish, for over three decades, and he and Furnish have two children together, both Canadian citizens. While likely to grant John’s claim of being Canadian […]
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Public libraries in Canada are often described as “community hubs,” but for newcomers, they can be something even more powerful: a gateway to belonging. From language learning to employment support, today’s libraries offer far more than books: they provide practical tools, social connections, and trusted information that help people build a new life. Here’s a […]
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If you’re planning to attend the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, taking place in Montreal, Quebec, between May 22–24, you may be denied entry if you have a criminal record. With less than two weeks until the event kicks off, deemed rehabilitation—if applicable to your circumstances—provides the best path toward overcoming criminal inadmissibility. Schedule […]
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Regardless of where in the world you were born, if even one of your parents was a Canadian citizen at the time of your birth, you inherited the right to Canadian citizenship. As a Canadian citizen by descent, you have the same right to citizenship as Canadian citizens born in Canada. With copies of 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 380 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 798; and Created an […]
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Trans Americans with Canadian ancestry have been receiving expedited processing of their applications for Canadian citizenship certificates. Proof of Canadian citizenship certificates, which are provided to individuals who qualify as Canadian citizens on the basis of their ancestry, have become a hot commodity this year in the United States, following changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act […]
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New Brunswick issued a total of 373 invitations across its immigration programs in a series of selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026. Invitations were issued across three New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) streams as well as through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The May […]
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The Canadian province of New Brunswick has seen genealogy-related requests quadruple after Canada passed a bill that made millions of Americans eligible for Canadian citizenship. Bill C-3, which took effect on December 15, 2025, eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. Anyone born before that date can now claim Canadian citizenship, provided they can […]
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Between May 5–6, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited more candidates to apply for provincial nomination, through both its Skills Immigration (SI) and Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) categories. The province issued no less than 341 invitations to apply (ITAs) across both categories, with the majority issued through SI to care-based, education, and construction professionals. […]
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