Canada Immigration Update: Processing Times for Permanent Residence and Citizenship Applicants
Canada’s immigration department recently released updated processing times for permanent residence (PR) and citizenship applications, indicating longer wait times for certain categories. Three key...
Delays in Canadian Citizenship Certificate Processing
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 on September 3,...
Canada Issues 3,500 Invitations for Healthcare and Social Services Workers
Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Department has recently announced the issuance of 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The invitations were specifically...
Saskatchewan Employers: Last Chance for Provincial Immigration Support
Don't miss the final opportunity this year for Saskatchewan employers in capped sectors to assist their workers with provincial immigration.The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has...
Can American Records Prove Canadian Citizenship by Descent?
Discovering your Canadian heritage through American records can be a complex process, especially when seeking proof of citizenship by descent. While American documents can establish your identity...
Canada Express Entry System: Recent ITA Trends
Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been actively issuing invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw specifically for physicians with...
Québec Invites 790 Skilled Workers for Permanent Residence
Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) recently conducted immigration selections under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), issuing a total of 790 invitations...
Canada Closes Permanent Residence Pathways for Hongkongers
The opportunity for eligible Hongkongers to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) has officially ended, with no further applications being accepted after August 31, 2026, as per an immigration...
Updated Timelines for Temporary Residence Applications in Canada
Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced revised processing times for various temporary residence applications, showing decreased wait times across several...
Understanding Canadian Tax Obligations for Americans with Dual Citizenship
Discovering that you are a Canadian citizen by descent may raise questions about potential tax responsibilities to Canada. However, under the new citizenship law effective December 2025, many...