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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
