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Lewiston Families May Have Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Lewiston, Maine has deep French-Canadian roots, and that history may now matter in a very practical way. After changes to Canada’s citizenship-by-descent rules, many people in ...

Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 108 PNP and AIP Invitations

Newfoundland and Labrador has held another immigration selection round, issuing 108 invitations through its provincial nominee system and the Atlantic Immigration Program. The latest draw shows ...

Canadian Citizenship by Descent Law May Affect Woonsocket

A new Canadian citizenship-by-descent law may affect thousands of people in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, a city with deep French-Canadian roots. Many residents could already be Canadian ...

Canada Pauses 36,000 PR Applications Under Ebola Measures

Canada has paused thousands of immigration files and travel documents tied to Ebola-related public health measures affecting residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, ...

Quebec Surnames May Reveal Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Many people in the United States may have an unexpected path to Canadian citizenship through family history in Quebec. Old French-Canadian naming customs, translated surnames, and ...

Manitoba Closes MPNP Career Employment Pathway for Graduates

Manitoba has ended one of its permanent residence routes for international graduates. The province has closed the Career Employment Pathway under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program’s ...

Canada Considers High-Wage CRS Points for Express Entry

Canada is considering a new high-wage occupation factor under Express Entry that could give extra CRS points to candidates in well-paid jobs. This matters especially for ...

Atlantic Immigration Program Processing Falls to 26 Months

IRCC’s posted processing time for new Atlantic Immigration Program permanent residence applications has dropped sharply, falling from 38 months in May 2026 to 26 months in ...

Spousal Open Work Permit Processing Time in Canada

This guide explains what affects spousal open work permit processing time in Canada, how IRCC processing times work, and what applicants can do to avoid delays. ...

Proof of Canadian Citizenship Wait Reaches 15 Months

Canada’s proof of citizenship process has become much slower, with IRCC now estimating about 15 months for routine applications and a queue of roughly 82,000 files. ...

Quebec Experience Program to Reopen in July 2026

Quebec has now confirmed that its Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will reopen on July 2, 2026, after months of uncertainty. The programme will return for a ...

IRCC Processing Times Drop for Economic PR Streams

IRCC’s latest update shows some welcome movement for permanent residence applicants in Canada’s economic streams. Processing times dropped for the Atlantic Immigration Program, Provincial Nominee Program ...

Essential Spousal Open Work Permit Guide

This guide explains how a spousal open work permit works in Canada, who may qualify, and what documents are usually needed. You will learn the main ...

Canada GIC for International Students Made Simple

This guide explains everything international students need to know about a GIC for studying in Canada. You will learn what a GIC in Canada is, why ...

Canada Expands Citizenship by Descent for Grandchildren

If a grandparent was born in Canada, some people living abroad may already be Canadian citizens by descent under the country’s updated citizenship rules. The key ...

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