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IRCC Temporarily Pauses Finalizing Some Citizenship-by-Descent Applications

Canada Temporarily Pauses Some Citizenship-by-Descent Applications and Clarifies Rules for Applicants under Review

IRCC Temporarily Pauses Finalizing Some Citizenship-by-Descent Applications Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily paused the finalization of certain citizenship-by-descent applications while it reviews a small number of previously approved cases. The decision follows recent cases in which some applicants who had already received Canadian citizenship certificates were asked to return those certificates while […]

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New Citizenship Law Opens the Door for Millions

Bill C-3 Could Make Millions Eligible for Canadian Citizenship—But Many May Never Apply

New Citizenship Law Opens the Door for Millions Canada’s new Bill C-3 has significantly expanded eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent, potentially allowing millions of people with Canadian ancestry to claim Canadian citizenship. However, despite the historic expansion, immigration experts believe that only a small percentage of those who qualify are likely to apply. Many

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Experts Question Constitutionality of Forced Surrender of Canadian Citizenship Certificates

Experts Question Constitutionality of Forced Surrender of Canadian Citizenship Certificates

Legal Experts Raise Constitutional Concerns Immigration lawyers and constitutional experts are raising concerns over recent requests by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requiring some individuals to surrender their Canadian citizenship certificates while their proof of citizenship applications undergo further review. According to legal experts, compelling individuals to return citizenship certificates before a final legal

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Lawyers Raise Concerns Over IRCC's New Proof of Citizenship Requirements

Lawyers Raise Concerns Over IRCC’s New Proof of Citizenship Requirements

Citizenship Applicants Face New Documentation Challenges Immigration lawyers are raising concerns after some applicants seeking Proof of Canadian Citizenship were instructed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to surrender their recently issued citizenship certificates and provide additional documentation to support their citizenship claims. According to legal experts, the requests involve evidence that was not

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Understanding Canada's Family Sponsorship Rules

Can You Sponsor an Adult Child for Canadian Permanent Residence? Understanding Your Options

Understanding Canada’s Family Sponsorship Rules Family reunification remains one of the key objectives of Canada’s immigration system. While many Canadians and permanent residents can sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence, sponsoring an adult child is often more complex than applicants expect. In most cases, adult children aged 22 or older cannot be sponsored under

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IRCC Reports Continued Progress in Reducing Immigration Application Backlog

IRCC Backlog Drops to Lowest Level since July 2025 as Express Entry Processing Reaches Record Efficiency

IRCC Reports Continued Progress in Reducing Immigration Application Backlog Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest application inventory data, showing continued progress in reducing Canada’s immigration application backlog. As of April 30, 2026, the total backlog stood at 922,700 applications, marking the lowest level since July 2025. The latest figures indicate that

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