Foreign nationals can no longer be issued reciprocal employment work permits if their employment is set to begin only upon their arrival in Canada. Editor’s note: Subsequent to the publication of this article, the immigration department indicated that due to a version control issue, it had published an erroneous version of the instructions which was […]
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Canada’s immigration department has updated its processing time estimates for a range of temporary residence applications, with the latest figures current as of July 28—and wait times are largely on the rise. Most notably, study and work permit wait times rose by one week for applicants in both Pakistan and Nigeria. Schedule a Free Work […]
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Few U.S. states share a history as closely entwined with Canada as Michigan. Bordering the province of Ontario, the state has deep ties to its northern neighbour. As a matter of fact, for decades, Detroit, its most populous city, was a French settlement tied to the fur trade and governed from Quebec, and families whose […]
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Applicants for Canadian study permits now face tougher financial checks. The immigration department detailed the stricter assessment process on the government website, in instructions to officers updated on July 24, 2026. Plan your study-to-immigrate journey with CanadaVisa+ The updated instructions, “Study permits: Assessing the application,” direct officers to scrutinize the amount(s) and source(s) of applicants’ […]
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Since the passing of Bill C-3 on December 15, 2025, the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent has been removed for those born before that date. This means that any individual with a Canadian ancestor may already be Canadian. But before you celebrate, or start mailing off your paperwork, there’s a catch worth understanding. […]
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The number of Americans who can pursue dual citizenship with Canada has grown exponentially, following an amendment to the Citizenship Act in December of 2025. In fact, under the updated law, many Americans already are Canadian citizens by descent — they just have to apply to prove this fact. For those Americans eligible, this route […]
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As of July 28, Canadian citizens aged 16 years of age or older can now renew their passports online, provided the passport was issued within the past 15 years. Individuals who renew their Canadian passport online will receive real-time updates as their application is processed. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation on Applying for a Canadian […]
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The Yukon has eased licensing requirements for internationally trained family physicians from Australia, Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Eligible physicians can become authorized to practice in Yukon under the new “Limited A” licensing pathway, without needing to complete an extra practice assessment and supervised practice period. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation […]
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Border authorities have opened an additional crossing at one of the busiest stretches of the Canada-U.S. border. The Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened to traffic as of July 27, 2026, according to a news release published by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority on July 24. Assess your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence Spanning the […]
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If you’re applying for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate as a citizen by descent, you may have questions about the process that go beyond what’s covered in IRCC’s instructions. We asked lawyers at Cohen Immigration Law about some of the questions they get asked the most from clients, and how they respond to these […]
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Somewhere in a house in Lewiston, Maine, there is a folder. Inside it sits a Quebec birth certificate. Someone’s mother ordered it in 1987, when a passport application needed proof of where her father was born. It carries a seal and a signature. It has sat in that folder ever since, waiting for the day […]
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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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