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 […]
If you’ve applied for inland spousal sponsorship, you may be eligible for an Open Work Permit that lets you work for almost any employer. We’re sharing a recent success story of an approval just 5 months after AOR and the strategy used to keep the application on track. Don’t let a simple paperwork error stall […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wait, your work permit is about to expire, but your Permanent Residency (PR) is still “in the oven”? Don’t panic. You aren’t stuck in immigration limbo. In Canada, there are two primary “bridges” that allow you to keep working legally while IRCC processes your PR application. Choosing the wrong one is more than just a […]
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 (CEC) queue increase by over 6,000 applicants, and the base PNP inventory by more than 2,000. […]
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 […]
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 […]
