This spring, thousands of Americans are requesting copies of official documents from vital statistics offices and archives to prove their eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent.Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, making millions of Americans...
Canada has placed 19th overall in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings.The country's strongest showing came in the Culture & Tourism scoring category, where it placed 8th globally—with notable performances in Governance and Infrastructure categories also...
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 0–3 job offer, and profile registration score.Assess...
On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far.A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program...
Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing.Under new instructions to officers, proof of citizenship applications from outside Canada and the...
Foreign professionals applying for an *LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada under a global trade-in-services agreement now have clearer rules to follow, after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its guidance for officers.These new rules apply to professionals seeking entry...
The Public Archives and Records Office of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has seen a drastic surge in document requests from Americans seeking Canadian ancestry records, after Canada changed its citizenship laws in December 2025.Bill C-3, which took...
If you're among the millions of Americans now eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, taking extra care with your proof of citizenship application can increase your chance of on-time processing and reduce the risk of return or refusal.We've spoken with...
Starting your career journey in Canada in 2026? Your language test is an important step toward finding a job, advancing professionally, or transitioning into a new career. To help you prepare, CELPIP is offering preparation materials designed to support effective...
Applicants for refugee settlement to Canada are legally exempt from the requirement to produce an exit permit or proof of legal status in their host country in order to process their application.New program instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada...
