Can Canadian Citizenship Under Bill C-3 Be Reversed?
Canada’s new citizenship-by-descent rules have expanded access to Canadian citizenship for many people born outside the country. However, the changes have also raised questions about whether a future government could reverse the rules and whether people who gained citizenship under the new law could lose…
Your Grandmother May Hold a Canadian Citizenship Claim
There was a time when a Canadian-born woman could lose her British subject status after marrying a foreign national. As a result, some Canadian-born women were unable to pass their Canadian status to their children. In some family lines, this also meant that later generations…
Canada Invites Skilled Workers Through Express Entry
Canada has invited 2,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry system. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the draw on September 15, selecting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To receive an invitation to apply (ITA), candidates needed…
Newfoundland & Labrador Invites Provincial Nomination Applicants
On September 10, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism issued 36 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The invitations were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program. Selected candidates can now take another step toward Canadian permanent residence by applying for…
Waterloo Reaches The Global Top Tier For Entrepreneurship
The University of Waterloo (UW) has secured seventh place in a global ranking of universities producing successful entrepreneurs. The achievement marks the first time a Canadian university has entered the global top 10 in PitchBook’s annual university entrepreneurship ranking. PitchBook is an independent research firm…
Americans With Canadian Parents May Already Be Citizens
If an American was born to a parent who was a Canadian citizen at the time of their birth, that person may already be a Canadian citizen, even if they have never lived in Canada or visited the country. The person does not need to…
Saskatchewan Opens PR Intake For Key Workers
September 14 and 15 will be the final intake dates this year for Saskatchewan employers in capped sectors looking to support their workers through the provincial immigration process. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has reserved 550 provincial immigration spaces for these sectors. The spaces…
Canada Invites Candidates In The Latest Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The latest draw was held for candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521…
Newfoundland And Labrador Holds A New Immigration Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador has selected 140 foreign nationals through its provincial immigration programs, giving successful candidates an opportunity to continue their path toward Canadian permanent residence. On August 26, the province invited 94 candidates through the Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 46…
Canada Updates Wait Times For Temporary Residence Applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated wait-time estimates for temporary residence applications as of August 26. The latest update shows some changes for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and Super visas. The biggest changes include shorter work permit waits for applicants…
