Permanent Resident

by Ecaterina Andoni

IRCC Proof of Citizenship Wait Rises to 33 Months

IRCC’s posted processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship has risen to 33 months, creating major delays for people claiming citizenship by descent. However, some applicants ...

Sponsor Your Sibling or Relative in Canada

Bringing extended family to Canada is possible in limited situations, but the rules are strict. This guide explains when you may be able to sponsor a ...

Survive Your First Canadian Winter with Confidence

Your first Canadian winter can feel exciting, beautiful, and a little overwhelming. This guide explains what to expect from Canadian winter weather, how to read forecasts ...

Canada Allows Workers to Study Without a Study Permit

Canada has introduced a new temporary public policy that gives many foreign workers more flexibility to take short studies without first getting a study permit. The ...

Canadian Citizens by Descent Can Sponsor Spouses for PR

If you recently discovered that you are already a Canadian citizen by descent, your spouse does not become Canadian automatically. However, your new status may allow ...

Waterloo Enters World Top 10 for Entrepreneurship

Canada now has a new milestone in university entrepreneurship. The University of Waterloo has entered the world’s top 10 in PitchBook’s latest ranking of universities whose ...

IRCC Tightens Proof Checks for Citizenship by Descent

Choosing the nearest Canadian ancestor for a citizenship by descent claim may seem like the easiest path, but a shorter family line does not always mean ...

Federal Skilled Trades Program for Permanent Residence

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is one of the main Express Entry options for qualified tradespeople who want permanent residence in Canada. This guide explains who ...

Can International Students Apply for OSAP in Canada

This guide explains what OSAP is, whether international students can apply for OSAP, and how provincial student aid in Canada works. You will learn the main ...

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Invites 97 Candidates

Newfoundland and Labrador has held another immigration selection round, inviting 97 candidates to apply for provincial nomination under the NLPNP. The draw adds to the province’s ...

Complete TN Visa Guide for Canadians Working in the USA

This guide explains how the TN visa helps eligible Canadians work legally in the United States under CUSMA, formerly NAFTA. You will learn who qualifies, the ...

Canadian Citizenship by Descent May Include Californians

New changes to Canada’s citizenship law have created an unexpected opportunity for many people in California with Canadian family roots. A large number may already be ...

IRCC Raises Some PR and Citizenship Processing Times

IRCC has updated its permanent residence and citizenship timelines, and several applicants may now face longer waits. The newest figures show slower processing in some Express ...

IRCC Posts 33-Month Proof of Citizenship Processing Time

IRCC’s latest update shows a sharp rise in processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates. New applicants may now wait about 33 months, while the ...

Canadian Citizenship Ceremony Guide for Newcomers

This guide explains what happens at a Canadian citizenship ceremony, from receiving your citizenship ceremony invitation to taking the oath of citizenship. You will learn what ...

Express Entry Health and Social Services Draw Invites 3,500

IRCC has held another Express Entry selection round, this time inviting 3,500 candidates working in healthcare and social services to apply for permanent residence. The draw ...

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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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