Recent developments have impacted Canadian citizenship certificate holders, requiring them to surrender their certificates due to new regulations.On June 13, 2026, Canadian citizens by descent received letters from the Registrar of Citizenship, citing Citizenship...

Holders of proof of Canadian citizenship certificates may have had their constitutional rights violated by the federal government. On June 13, 2026, the Registrar of citizenship issued letters en masse to persons who had been born outside Canada, requiring the...

Recent data from the immigration department reveals a significant decrease in the total application backlog, reaching its lowest level since July 2025 in April 2026.Key highlights from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) backlog update...

Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates for various temporary residence categories, indicating reduced wait times for certain applicants.Improvements in in-Canada work permit processing times have been...

Canadian citizens and permanent residents have the opportunity to sponsor their adult children for permanent residence under specific conditions.If you meet the criteria, you can sponsor a child who is classified as a 'dependent child' according to Canadian...

Canada’s citizenship department has streamlined the citizenship by descent application process to assist applicants who wish to apply under the new citizenship rules but may not have all the necessary information readily available. If you are uncertain about the...

Recent applicants under Canada’s expanded citizenship laws are facing renewed scrutiny from the government, after their citizenship application has been approved. The most recent amendment to the country’s Citizenship Act enabled a wave of applications for citizenship...

The processing time for in-Canada work permit applications has significantly decreased, offering a more efficient experience for foreign nationals in Canada.As of June 10, 2026, individuals submitting new work permit applications or seeking extensions can anticipate a...

Foreign nationals nominated by Canadian provinces and their spouses can now benefit from expedited work permit processing thanks to recent temporary measures implemented by Canada's immigration department. Effective June 2026, eligible applicants have a smoother path...

In the 1870s, Lewiston's Grand Trunk Station welcomed a new wave of settlers. Originating from Quebec farms and Acadian villages in the Maritimes, thousands of French-speaking Canadians migrated south to work in Maine's textile mills. They established a vibrant...