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by Ecaterina Andoni

Canada Expands Citizenship by Descent Rules

Canada’s citizenship-by-descent rules changed in late 2025, and that shift may give many people with Canadian family roots a direct claim to citizenship. For eligible applicants, ...

Citizenship by Descent May Affect Criminal Inadmissibility

Canada’s recent citizenship-by-descent changes may affect more than travel convenience for Americans with Canadian ancestry. In some cases, people who would otherwise face criminal inadmissibility as ...

Common Law in Canada for Immigration Explained

Understanding common law in Canada is important for taxes, immigration, and family sponsorship. This guide explains what is common law in Canada, how IRCC defines a ...

IRCC Lowers Some Temporary Residence Processing Times

IRCC has updated its temporary residence processing estimates, and the latest changes bring a mixed but generally positive picture for people applying to work, study, or ...

Americans Explore Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Growing concern about the long-term funding of U.S. Medicare is prompting some Americans with Canadian ancestry to look north for added security. A new wave of ...

Americans With Canadian Ancestry May Qualify for Passport

Canada’s 2025 citizenship law change has drawn major attention in the United States, especially in New England, where many families have roots in Quebec. A growing ...

Ontario PNP Closes Former Streams as New Rules Are Pending

Ontario has now closed the immigration streams that previously led to provincial nomination under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, while replacement pathways have not yet officially ...

Who Can Work in Canada Without a Work Permit

Canada generally requires foreign nationals to hold a work permit before taking a job, but there are important exceptions. In some cases, people may legally work ...

Genealogy Tools Aid Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Interest in Canadian citizenship by descent has grown quickly after Canada removed the old first-generation limit in late 2025. Many Americans are now researching family history ...

Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 103 Immigration Invitations

Newfoundland and Labrador has held another provincial immigration draw, issuing 103 invitations through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. The ...

First Month Guide for International Students in Calgary

International students arriving in Calgary often face a long list of urgent first-month tasks, from getting a phone plan and bank account to finding housing, understanding ...

IRCC Eases Work Permits for Spouses of Quebec Health Workers

Canada has eased one part of its spousal open work permit rules for a narrow group of families in Quebec. Spouses and common-law partners of certain ...

Canada PR Residency Obligation Rules Affect Newcomers

Canadian permanent residents do not keep their status automatically just because they landed in Canada once or still hold an expired PR card. IRCC and CBSA ...

Canadian Citizenship by Descent Through Acadian Ancestry

This article explains how some people may discover a claim to Canadian citizenship through ancestry, including the same Acadian family line linked to Beyoncé. It outlines ...

Canada Pauses Travel Documents for Ebola Risk Countries

Canada has announced a temporary suspension of certain immigration travel documents for residents of Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo because of Ebola-related ...

LGBTQ Americans See Faster Canadian Citizenship Proof

Canada is reportedly speeding up some proof of citizenship applications from LGBTQ Americans with Canadian ancestry, especially where applicants may face hardship or risk. While standard ...

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Ecaterina Andoni

I am Ecaterina Andoni, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R1041367) and founder of EverNorth Canada Immigration Solutions Inc. 

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