IRCC is placing more attention on the quality of evidence used in citizenship by descent cases. New guidance shared in 2026 shows that some records carry ...
New federal data shows Canada’s proof of citizenship system slowed sharply in June 2026, while the number of pending files kept rising. The change appears linked ...
Processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship applications have risen sharply, leaving many citizenship by descent applicants facing much longer waits than expected. With IRCC now ...
Canadians and descendants of former Canadians are increasingly trying to prove citizenship through family history. One common problem is missing proof that an ancestor became naturalized ...
Quebec parish baptism records can look difficult to read, especially for people preparing a citizenship by descent file without French. But these older church records follow ...
Canadian citizenship by descent is not limited to families with an ancestor born in Canada. In many cases, a grandparent, great-grandparent, or earlier relative may still ...
If you are applying for proof of Canadian citizenship by descent and a key family record has not arrived, waiting may not always be the best ...
A cover letter can be an important support document in a Canadian citizenship by descent application, especially when family records are missing, names do not match ...
New guidance shared by IRCC offers helpful clarity for people applying for proof of Canadian citizenship by descent. The key message is that uncertified family records ...
IRCC has refreshed its estimated processing times for several permanent residence and citizenship applications. The latest update shows modest improvement in some major streams, including Federal ...
IRCC’s posted processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship has climbed to 25 months, while the inventory has risen above 121,000 files. The increase appears tied ...
New limits proposed for birthright citizenship in the United States are pushing many Americans to look more closely at family history and nationality rights. At the ...
Applicants claiming Canadian citizenship by descent often discover that Quebec records are the hardest part of the file. Different offices hold different records, older documents follow ...
Canada’s 2025 citizenship law change may have a major effect far beyond its borders. In Washington state, where cross-border family ties with British Columbia go back ...
People applying for proof of Canadian citizenship under the citizenship by descent rules should review their package carefully before mailing it. Small mistakes such as missing ...
Many people wrongly believe they cannot claim Canadian citizenship unless their parent was born in Canada or once held a Canadian passport. In fact, citizenship by ...
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