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Not all Quebec records count for Canadian citizenship by descent: The 1994 rule every applicant should know about

​Somewhere in a house in Lewiston, Maine, there is a folder.…
July 26, 2026/by Ali

Two documents do most of the work in a Canadian citizenship by descent claim

​Though they should all ideally be included in a citizenship…
July 25, 2026/by Ali

New Brunswick issues 750 invitations for provincial immigration

​New Brunswick conducted several provincial immigration selections…
July 25, 2026/by Ali

Canada outranks U.S. passport in global index

​The Canadian passport continues to lead the U.S. passport…
July 24, 2026/by Ali

British Columbia holds first-ever draw under new permanent residence pathway

​On July 23, British Columbia held the inaugural selection…
July 24, 2026/by Ali

Why baptismal records and parish registers matter for older Quebec citizenship by descent claims

​Collecting documents is one of the most time-consuming parts…
July 24, 2026/by Ali

Canada directs officers to deny humanitarian exemptions for permanent residence applicants under temporary public policies

​Applicants for Canadian permanent residence under temporary…
July 23, 2026/by Ali

Canada holds first permanent residence selection of skilled military recruits

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued…
July 23, 2026/by Ali

Canada releases updated wait times for temporary residence applicants

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released…
July 23, 2026/by Ali

Canada boosts transparency on permanent resident admissions

​Canada’s immigration department has made clear that its…
July 22, 2026/by Ali

French-language Express Entry draw sees CRS cutoff dip below 400

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued…
July 22, 2026/by Ali

Canada issued nearly 29,000 proof of citizenship certificates in five months, with 82,000 still waiting

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued…
July 22, 2026/by Ali

5 Things Newcomers Should Know About Borrowing in Canada

​Moving to Canada is an exciting new chapter. As you settle…
July 22, 2026/by Ali

IRCC’s application inventory exceeded 1.5 million in May 2026, department data shows

​As of May 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
July 21, 2026/by Ali

Canada opens book on number of waitlisted permanent residence applications

​As of July 21, Canada’s immigration department will begin…
July 21, 2026/by Ali

Canada updates distribution of Express Entry profile scores

​Between July 5–July 19, the Express Entry pool declined…
July 21, 2026/by Ali

American parents are securing Canadian citizenship by descent for their kids. Here is what it gets them

​Since Bill C-3 became a law on December 15, 2025, millions…
July 21, 2026/by Ali

Ontario unveils scoring system for new permanent residence pathways

​The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has revealed…
July 21, 2026/by Ali

Canada invites Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued…
July 21, 2026/by Ali

Customer Service English in Canada: How to Ask for Help, Request a Refund, and Make a Polite Complaint

​Moving to Canada is exciting, but it also comes with everyday…
July 21, 2026/by Ali

Manitoba invites over 2,100 international student graduates, skilled workers, and francophones to apply for provincial nomination

​On July 16, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued…
July 20, 2026/by Ali

Canada bars entry to foreign nationals with recent travel to the DR Congo

​Foreign nationals who have been to the Democratic Republic…
July 20, 2026/by Ali

Canada issues invitations to apply to provincial nominees

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued…
July 20, 2026/by Ali

PEI holds largest provincial immigration draw this year

​On July 16, Prince Edward Island (PEI) invited 195 candidates…
July 20, 2026/by Ali

How having a Canadian ancestor could save your kids six figures in tuition and student debt

​If you’re like most people who financed a degree, you’ve…
July 20, 2026/by Ali

Wrong photo specifications are a top reason proof of citizenship applications are returned. Here’s how to get them right

​Preparing to submit an application for a Canadian citizenship…
July 19, 2026/by Ali

Alberta invites over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

​Between July 3–July 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration…
July 19, 2026/by Ali

Your Polish ancestors may have left your family a Canadian citizenship claim

​If your family tree runs back to Poland, part of it may run…
July 18, 2026/by Ali

British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year

​On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program…
July 18, 2026/by Ali

Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits

​The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage…
July 17, 2026/by Ali
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