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What’s the difference between Canadian permanent residency and Canadian citizenship?

September 17, 2024 admin benefits of canadian citizenship, canadian citizen, Canadian citizenship, canadian citizenship versus permanent resident, canadian permanent resident, canadian pr, citizenship, permanent resident of canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:40:14 +0000

In Canada, permanent residents (PR) enjoy many of the same privileges as citizens, including the ability to live, work, study, and invest in the country. However, there are some distinctions that set the two apart. A Permanent Resident is someone who has been given PR status by immigrating to Canada, but they are not a […]

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Can I be a dual citizen if I immigrate to Canada?

July 24, 2024 admin canada news, canadian citizen, Canadian citizenship, canadian dual citizenship, citizenship

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:26 +0000

Although they eventually become Canadian citizens many immigrants to this country aim to obtain dual citizenship to maintain the benefits of being a citizen in their home country. What is dual citizenship? Dual citizenship occurs when someone legally holds two different passports simultaneously. When this happens, the individual holds the legal status of a citizen […]

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What are the benefits of a Canadian passport?

November 6, 2023 admin Canada, canada citizenship, canadian citizen, citizenship, Passport

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:53:21 +0000

Henley & Partners—a global immigration consultancy firm—has ranked the Canadian passport as the 7th most recognised in the world, putting it alongside passports of the United States, Poland, Greece, and Czechia. According to the report, a Canadian passport allows visa-free travel access to 183 countries, making it one of the foremost in the world. This […]

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Am I eligible to become an Overseas Citizen of India?

October 31, 2023 admin canada citizenship, canada immigration, canada permanent residence, canadian citizen, citizenship, citizenship certificate, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, India, proof of citizenship

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:21 +0000

Becoming an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is a route many Indian-born Canadian citizens may look to pursue because India does not allow dual citizenship. Upon coming to Canada, many immigrants desire to eventually obtain citizenship due to the benefits it provides, including being able to vote in federal elections and hold a Canadian passport. […]

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Applying for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside of Canada

June 3, 2023 admin Canada, canadian citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizenship, immigration, IRCC, proof of canadian citizenship, settlement

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:00:34 +0000

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, which is also known as applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate. Along with […]

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Toronto hosts its ninth annual Newcomer Day

May 24, 2023 admin Canada, canadian citizen, citizenship, citizenship week, election, immigration, newcomer day, newcomer to canada, settlement, Toronto

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:59 +0000

Tomorrow, May 25, marks the ninth annual Newcomer Day in Toronto. It is an event hosted by the City of Toronto to help newcomers to the city (and Canada) get familiar with their new home and the settlement services that are available to them. The event is being held at Nathan Phillips Square and runs […]

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IRCC celebrates becoming a Canadian citizen with Citizenship Week

May 23, 2023 admin Canada, canadian citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizenship ceremony, citizenship week, general, IRCC, oath of citizenship

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 16:27:41 +0000

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) celebrates Citizenship Week, which commemorates Canada’s new citizens and what it means to be a Canadian. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the launch of Citizenship Week, which will […]

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Over 90% of Canada’s population are citizens

November 14, 2022 admin 2021 census, canadian citizen, citizenship, dual citizenship, francophone immigration, general, naturalization, permanent resident, physical presence requirements, temporary resident

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:00:32 +0000

Statistics Canada recently posted their citizenship insights from the 2021 census data, with key findings around new and future citizens in Canada. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Canada at a glance The main report on citizenship—” A portrait of citizenship in Canada from the 2021 census”—revealed that out […]

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How can I move to Canada from the U.S.?

November 10, 2022 admin america, American, canada immigration u.s., canadian citizen, citizen, citizenship certificate, cusma, Express Entry, family class, family class immigration canada, immigration, pgwp, PNP, PR, proof of citizen, proof of citizenship, study in Canada, u.s., u.s. citizens, US, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:00:37 +0000

As a resident of the U.S. looking to immigrate to Canada, you have several options at your disposal. The option you pursue will depend on your individual circumstances and goals. Achieving your Canadian immigration goal will require U.S. residents to meet specific criteria aligned with the program they apply for. Economic Class: Express Entry Express […]

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How long do you need to stay in Canada to get citizenship?

July 18, 2022 admin canada citizenship, canadian citizen, citizenship, citizenship canada, settle, u.s.

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:25 +0000

In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for citizenship. But keep in mind, when it comes to Canadian citizenship eligibility not all days are considered equal. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only […]

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