Chris GribbleHow to spot a Canadian citizenship by descent scam before you pay
Since Canada expanded citizenship by descent, hundreds of thousands of people have started looking into whether they’re already Canadian. A market of paid help has grown alongside them, and some…
Americans with a Canadian parent are already Canadian citizens – even if they’ve never set foot in the country
If one of your parents was a Canadian citizen at the moment you were born, you’re probably a Canadian citizen right now — even if you’ve never lived in Canada,…
Newfoundland and Labrador invites 97 candidates to apply for provincial nomination
On September 4, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 97 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its provincial nominee program. These invitations allow candidates to take the next step toward obtaining…
From Canada to California: How tens of thousands of Californians are Canadian citizens by descent today
Be it the gold rush of 1848 or the lure of Hollywood, the most populous state in the U.S. is known for attracting people from around the world. Migration has…
Canada widens permanent residence track for French speakers in Sudbury
The region will be advancing up to 85 French-speaking foreign nationals with local job offers, according to a post by Greater Sudbury Economic Development on its news web page on…
Processing times rise for permanent residence and citizenship applicants
Canada’s immigration department released updated permanent residence (PR) and citizenship processing times on September 3, showing lengthening wait times for several application types. Three categories saw processing times rise by…
BREAKING: Processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship applications jump in September, nears three years
As of September, new applicants for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate will have to wait 33 months for a decision. The federal tool that tracks processing times was updated…