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IRCC Raises Proof of Canadian Citizenship Wait to 25 Months

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 ...

Canada Gazette Database May Help Citizenship by Descent

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 ...

Canadian Citizenship by Descent Can Start Outside Canada

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 ...

IRCC Delays Complicate Proof of Citizenship by Descent

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 ...

Canada Extends Remote Border Crossing Permits to 2026

Canada has extended the validity of active Remote Area Border Crossing permits until November 30, 2026, while preparing to close the programme on December 1. Travellers ...

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 ...

IRCC Clarifies Evidence for Canadian Citizenship by Descent

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 Updates PR and Citizenship Processing Times

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 Lists Proof of Canadian Citizenship Wait at 25 Months

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 ...

Canada Expands Citizenship by Descent Rules

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 ...

IRCC Clarifies Work Permit Exemption for Academic Examiners

Canada has clarified who may enter the country to perform certain academic evaluation duties without first getting a work permit. New IRCC guidance now explains who ...

Quebec Expands Name Corrections for Citizenship by Descent

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 ...

IRCC Reverses C20 Reciprocal Work Permit Restriction

IRCC has reversed a recent change to its officer guidance on reciprocal employment work permits under code C20. The department says the earlier wording was posted ...

IRCC Reports Longer Temporary Residence Processing Times

IRCC has updated its temporary residence processing estimates, and most applicants are now facing longer waits for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. ...

Canada’s 2025 Citizenship Law May Affect Washington

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 ...

IRCC Urges Citizenship by Descent Applicants to Avoid Errors

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 ...

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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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