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Canadian Citizenship by Descent May Affect Americans

More women in the United States are considering a permanent move abroad, and Canada is often near the top of the list. At the same time, ...

Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 122 in NLPNP Draw

Newfoundland and Labrador has held a new provincial immigration draw, inviting 122 candidates to apply for nomination through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Programme. The ...

IRCC Updates Citizenship by Descent Evidence Guidance

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 ...

IRCC Opens Consultations on 2027 Express Entry Categories

Canada has opened public consultations on a major Express Entry policy shift planned for 2027. IRCC is studying whether future category-based draws should give more attention ...

Nova Scotia PNP Adds $1,000 and $2,000 Fees in 2026

Nova Scotia is introducing new application fees for several provincial immigration streams starting September 1, 2026. Workers selected through key NSNP pathways will pay $1,000, while ...

Canadian Passport Ranks Above U.S. as Eligibility Expands

Canada’s passport is more than a travel booklet. It now ranks above the U.S. passport on a major global index, includes modern anti-fraud technology, and gives ...

IRCC Processing Times Rise for Work and Study Permits

IRCC has updated its temporary residence processing estimates, and many applicants are now facing longer waits. Recent changes affect work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and ...

Canada Expands Citizenship by Descent Rules for Americans

Canada’s citizenship-by-descent rules changed in late 2025, opening the door for many Americans with Canadian ancestry to claim citizenship without first moving to Canada. For eligible ...

IRCC Limits H&C Relief in Temporary Public Policy PR Files

Canada has updated its guidance for immigration officers dealing with permanent residence applications made under temporary public policies. The new direction says officers cannot use humanitarian ...

IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times

IRCC has published fresh temporary residence processing estimates as of July 22, showing mixed movement across work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The ...

IRCC Details Extra PR Admissions for 2026 and 2027

IRCC has introduced a new public page that separates standard permanent resident admissions from extra admissions under two one-time initiatives. This gives applicants a clearer picture ...

Canada Bars Foreign Nationals with Recent DRC Travel

Canada has introduced a temporary border measure that blocks certain foreign nationals from entering the country if they have recently been in the Democratic Republic of ...

US Ruling Puts Canadian Citizenship by Descent in Focus

A recent US Supreme Court ruling on transgender student athletes has pushed some American families to look more seriously at Canada. One important option may already ...

Five Canadian Cities Named Safest in North America

New safety rankings for North America place five Canadian cities at the very top, with strong results from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. ...

Super Visa Income Requirement and LICO Explained

This guide explains the super visa income requirement in simple terms, including how LICO for super visa applications works, who counts in family size, what income ...

IRCC Clarifies IEC Police Certificate Rules for Work Permits

IRCC has updated its guidance on police certificates for International Experience Canada work permit applications. The change gives clearer timing rules for certificates from a current ...

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

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