BREAKING: Canada freezes all new citizenship by descent approvals, reviews certificates already granted

​On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has halted decisions on citizenship by descent files, and is reviewing the files of people who have already been issued citizenship certificates. “Those that are deemed to be okay are being told [they’re] fine,” Diab said.  Get a Free Consultation on Applying for or Protecting
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On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has halted decisions on citizenship by descent files, and is reviewing the files of people who have already been issued citizenship certificates. “Those that are deemed to be okay are being told [they’re] fine,” Diab said.  Get a Free Consultation on Applying for or Protecting […]

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The Canadian citizenship rule most queer families don’t know exists

​When the envelope from Nova Scotia landed in her Sacramento mailbox this spring, Maya* almost didn’t open it. She was convinced it would be a rejection. Inside was a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate. It had her four-year-old daughter’s name on it. Find out if your family lineage qualifies and get a free consultation with
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When the envelope from Nova Scotia landed in her Sacramento mailbox this spring, Maya* almost didn’t open it. She was convinced it would be a rejection. Inside was a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate. It had her four-year-old daughter’s name on it. Find out if your family lineage qualifies and get a free consultation with […]

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Quebec announces July 2026 intake for family sponsorship, exempts adult dependent children from cap

​Quebec will re-open intake for capped family sponsorship applications on July 2, 2026. Over a two-year period, the province will accept a maximum of 15,700 applications for undertakings to sponsor family members for permanent residence: 13,300 for spouses, and 2,400 for parents or grandparents. Dependent children aged 18 or older will no longer be subject
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Quebec will re-open intake for capped family sponsorship applications on July 2, 2026. Over a two-year period, the province will accept a maximum of 15,700 applications for undertakings to sponsor family members for permanent residence: 13,300 for spouses, and 2,400 for parents or grandparents. Dependent children aged 18 or older will no longer be subject […]

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Express Entry pool gets more top heavy

​From May 24 to June 21, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles grew at a rate 4,400% faster than the overall pool. The overall Express Entry pool grew by 0.33%, while the number of candidates scoring 501 or higher increased by 14.64%. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The 501–1,200 range accounted
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From May 24 to June 21, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles grew at a rate 4,400% faster than the overall pool. The overall Express Entry pool grew by 0.33%, while the number of candidates scoring 501 or higher increased by 14.64%. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The 501–1,200 range accounted […]

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Canada holds largest Canadian Experience Class draw since March

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 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 candidate
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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 4,000 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 candidate […]

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10 Proven Resume Tips for Immigrants (and CELPIP test takers) to Canada That Can Accelerate Your Job Search Success

​Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but finding your first job can be one of the biggest challenges. Many skilled immigrants arrive with impressive qualifications and years of experience, yet struggle to get interview calls (remember to practice your conversational English, for your CELPIP test as well as your job interviews!). In many cases,
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Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but finding your first job can be one of the biggest challenges. Many skilled immigrants arrive with impressive qualifications and years of experience, yet struggle to get interview calls (remember to practice your conversational English, for your CELPIP test as well as your job interviews!). In many cases, […]

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IRCC updates police certificate requirements for International Experience Canada work permits

​Canada has clarified police certificate requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The clarifications come in the form of updated instructions to officers published on the immigration department’s website. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The updated instructions specify that the applicant’s police certificate for their current
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Canada has clarified police certificate requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The clarifications come in the form of updated instructions to officers published on the immigration department’s website. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The updated instructions specify that the applicant’s police certificate for their current […]

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How a Canadian great-grandparent can make you a citizen

​If one of your great-grandparents was Canadian, you may now be a Canadian citizen—even if you, your parents, and your grandparents were all born abroad, and no one in the family has held a Canadian passport in generations. If you can prove your relation to your Canadian great-grandparent, you can apply for the document that
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If one of your great-grandparents was Canadian, you may now be a Canadian citizen—even if you, your parents, and your grandparents were all born abroad, and no one in the family has held a Canadian passport in generations. If you can prove your relation to your Canadian great-grandparent, you can apply for the document that […]

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Provincial nominees receive invitations in first Express Entry draw since May

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 955 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 730; and Created an
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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 955 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 730; and Created an […]

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Canada gives second chance to asylum seekers from Uganda

​Many individuals from Uganda who had faced imminent removal from Canada will be given a second chance at obtaining protected person status. New measures announced on June 19 apply to Ugandan nationals and former residents of Uganda who received a final negative decision between June 20, 2025, and June 19, 2026, on one of the
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Many individuals from Uganda who had faced imminent removal from Canada will be given a second chance at obtaining protected person status. New measures announced on June 19 apply to Ugandan nationals and former residents of Uganda who received a final negative decision between June 20, 2025, and June 19, 2026, on one of the […]

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