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CIC News Canada’s immigration minister proposes new legislation for Canadian citizenship by descent Immigration Minister Marc Miller has tabled a bill with Canada’s parliament to allow a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent. This means that if the bill passes, children of Canadian citizens who were born abroad can pass their citizenship on to their…
CIC News Canada processing proof of citizenship applications faster than pre-pandemic standards Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now processing proof of citizenship applications in as little as three months, with application wait-times now reduced significantly from even pre-pandemic standards. Now some foreign nationals—who have at least one biological or legal parent who is…
CIC News Study: Fewer recent immigrants are seeking Canadian citizenship A recent study by Statistics Canada has revealed that fewer recent immigrants in Canada are pursuing Canadian citizenship compared to 20+ years ago. The study, which looks longitudinally at data from 1996 to 2021, revealed that there was a nearly 30% drop-in citizenship rates among…
CIC News How do I calculate time spent in Canada when applying for Canadian citizenship? To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, most applicants must have been living in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years immediately before the date they sign their citizenship application. This is what Immigration, Refugees and…
CIC News Ontario Superior Court rules against second-generation citizenship cut-off in Canada The Ontario Superior Court has deemed it unconstitutional for the Canadian federal government to deny automatic citizenship to the children of foreign-born Canadians who grew up abroad. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The court ruling challenges…
CIC News Healthcare and STEM make up the majority of occupations eligible for Express Entry category-based selection Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates on May 31. Yesterday, IRCC held the first-ever Express Entry category-based draw inviting healthcare workers. It says it will invite more healthcare workers over…
CIC News Applying for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside of Canada If you were born outside Canada and at least one of your biological or legal parents at birth were a Canadian citizen, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship. You may submit a “proof of Canadian citizenship” application to the Canadian government,…
CIC News King Charles’ coronation: What is the role of the monarchy in Canada? As the world gathers to watch the coronation of King Charles III, there is a special significance for Canada. The new King will be officially styled as the King of Canada, among his other titles. This is the first coronation of…
CIC News How does the PSAC strike affect me during tax season? Amid a strike involving over 155,000 federal government workers, here is how Canadians will be impacted when it comes to filing their taxes until the strike is resolved. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration On April 19, the Public Service Alliance…
CIC News Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far On April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union which represents over 155,000 public servants in Canada, began a strike. PSAC says it is one of the largest strikes in Canadian history. Throughout the strike, there will be disruptions to…