Chris GribblePrince Edward Island Archives logs four years worth of document requests in four months, as Americans rush for Canadian passports
The Public Archives and Records Office of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has seen a drastic surge in document requests from Americans seeking Canadian ancestry records, after Canada…
Applying for proof of Canadian citizenship? Here are 10 tips from a lawyer
If you’re among the millions of Americans now eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, taking extra care with your proof of citizenship application can increase your chance of on-time processing…
Exclusive CELPIP Preparation Resources to Help You Feel Ready and Confident for Your Language Test!
Starting your career journey in Canada in 2026? Your language test is an important step toward finding a job, advancing professionally, or transitioning into a new career. To help you…
Canada increases flexibility for refugees facing exit barriers
Applicants for refugee settlement to Canada are legally exempt from the requirement to produce an exit permit or proof of legal status in their host country in order to process…
There’s now a one-year wait for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates, as thousands of Americans apply
In the second quarter after Canada changed its citizenship law, the processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates has increased to 12 months. In July 2025, it was five…
Canada announces permanent closure of Four Falls port of entry
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has permanently closed the Four Falls, New Brunswick, port of entry (POE). The crossing (which would previously open seasonally) has been out of service…
Processing times climb for Express Entry, PNP applicants
On May 12, Canada’s immigration department published updated processing times for various permanent residence and citizenship application types. Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications each saw one-month jumps…