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You might not have Canadian citizenship if you are in one of these situations

May 17, 2022 admin canada citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizen, citizenship, IRCC, proof of citizenship, settle, settlement

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 17:00:02 +0000

While there are a few ways to become a Canadian citizen, if you are unsure, you may want to get proof of citizenship. This document provides definitive proof that you are a citizen of Canada, and can be used to apply for a Canadian passport. You likely are not a Canadian citizen if you: were […]

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IRCC’s application backlog grows beyond 2.1 million people

May 10, 2022 admin Canada, Canadian citizenship, cec, citizenship, coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, cuaet, Express Entry, fswp, immigration, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2022-2024, immigration minister, IRCC, permanent residence, PNP, Quebec, sean fraser, trv, Ukraine

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 10 May 2022 10:52:03 +0000

Canada’s immigration backlog has grown beyond 2.1 million across all lines of business as of April 29, according to the latest Canadian government data obtained via email by CIC News. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog has progressed as follows since last summer: April 30-May 2, 2022: 2,130,385 persons April 11-12, 2022: 2,031,589 persons […]

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Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian?

May 8, 2022 admin Canada, Canadian citizenship, citizenship, citizenship certificate, IRCC, proof of citizenship, settle, settlement

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Sun, 08 May 2022 12:30:04 +0000

Canada allows the children of its citizens to apply for Canadian citizenship. If you have at least one biological or legal parent who was a Canadian citizenship at the time of your birth, you can submit a Proof of Citizenship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The fee is only $75 CAD. You […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons

April 30, 2022 admin Canada, Canadian citizenship, cec, citizenship, coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, cuaet, Express Entry, fswp, immigration, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2022-2024, immigration minister, IRCC, permanent residence, PNP, Quebec, sean fraser, trv, Ukraine

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:30:04 +0000

Immigration Canada’s processing inventory now stands at more than 2 million people across all lines of business. The temporary and permanent residence backlog has increased. Meanwhile, the citizenship backlog went down to about 400,000 persons in April, compared to more than 453,000 in March. The backlog has progressed as follows since last summer: April 11-12, […]

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Are you eligible for Canadian citizenship?

April 14, 2022 admin canada citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizen, citizenship, proof of citizenship, settle, settle in canada

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:00:56 +0000

Over 85% of Canadian immigrants become citizens, one of the highest rates in the world. The benefits of Canadian citizenship include being able to live permanently in one of the world’s most peaceful and economically, socially, and politically stable societies, enjoying one of the world’s most powerful passports, and having the right to vote, among […]

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Five benefits of Canadian citizenship

April 5, 2022 admin canada citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizen, citizenship, proof of citizenship, settle

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:00:02 +0000

There are a number of good reasons to transition from permanent residence to Canadian citizenship. Beyond the security and pride that comes with citizenship, there are some advantages that are not available to permanent residents. Here are five benefits to getting Canadian citizenship. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information

March 31, 2022 admin backlogs, cec, citizenship, eta, Express Entry, family class, general, immigration, IRCC, jobs, pgp, PNP, proof of citizenship, Quebec, settle, study, study permits, super visa, temporary residence, trv, work permit, work permits

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:59:57 +0000

On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients can now see more accurate estimates of how long it will take to process their application. Most permanent resident and citizenship services will now use dynamic processing times. New calculations will […]

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Immigration Canada’s backlog grows to 1.84 million

March 22, 2022 admin Canada, Canadian citizenship, cec, citizenship, coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, Express Entry, fswp, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2021-2023, immigration minister, IRCC, permanent residence, PNP, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:00:09 +0000

IRCC reports there are 1.84 million people waiting on decisions in its inventory as of mid-March. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided its latest inventory data to CIC News through a media request. The inventory comprises applications submitted by future Canadian citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors. The backlog has progressed as follows since the […]

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Calculating citizenship eligibility for PRs who live in Canada but work in the U.S.

February 13, 2022 admin canada citizenship, canadian citizen, citizenship, citizenship canada, settle, u.s.

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:00:09 +0000

One of the requirements for Canadian citizenship, is you have to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. But if you drive to the U.S. for work every day, does that count as a “full day”? If you are a Canadian permanent resident working in the U.S., your work […]

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Immigration Canada’s backlog stands at 1.8 million people, but there are signs of improvement

February 9, 2022 admin Canada, Canadian citizenship, cec, citizenship, coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, Express Entry, fswp, immigration, immigration levels plan, immigration levels plan 2021-2023, immigration minister, IRCC, permanent residence, PNP, Quebec, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:41:38 +0000

IRCC’s inventory remains at 1.8 million persons as of February 1, however there are signs of progress among immigration and study permit applications. CIC News received the newest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inventory data via a media request. The backlog includes applications from future citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors. Adding up these categories […]

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