Chris GribbleWrong photo specifications are a top reason proof of citizenship applications are returned. Here’s how to get them right
Preparing to submit an application for a Canadian citizenship certificate? Steer clear of one common mistake that sends applications back. According to Ala Bujac, a Canadian immigration lawyer at Cohen…
Alberta invites over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination
Between July 3–July 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six draws through which no fewer than 1,167 candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The province…
Your Polish ancestors may have left your family a Canadian citizenship claim
If your family tree runs back to Poland, part of it may run through Canada. And if it does, you might be a Canadian citizen without knowing it. The Polish…
British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year
On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited a total of 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who qualified under one…
Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits
The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Effective July 17,…
Citizenship by descent: When your Canadian ancestor left no paper trail, other parts of your family tree may have the evidence you need
You order the birth certificate. You wait weeks. Then the letter comes back from the provincial vital statistics office: no record found. Your Canadian ancestor was born before the province…
Mariachi Tradición: Canto Con Orgullo
Mariachi is one of Mexico’s most treasured musical traditions—a living art form passed from one generation to the next through family, community, and celebration. Its songs tell stories of love and…