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September 5, 2026

From Canada to California: How tens of thousands of Californians are Canadian citizens by descent today

Be it the gold rush of 1848 or the lure of Hollywood, the most populous state in the U.S. is known for attracting people from around the world.Migration has always been a key part of California’s growing population. As a...

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September 5, 2026

Canada widens permanent residence track for French speakers in Sudbury

The region will be advancing up to 85 French-speaking foreign nationals with local job offers, according to a post by Greater Sudbury Economic Development on its news web page on August 27, 2026.Foreign nationals who are selected can apply to...

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September 4, 2026

Processing times rise for permanent residence and citizenship applicants

Canada’s immigration department released updated permanent residence (PR) and citizenship processing times on September 3, showing lengthening wait times for several application types.Three categories saw processing times rise by one month—the largest increase recorded in the update:The Federal Skilled Worker...

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September 4, 2026

Processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship applications jumps in September, nears three years

As of September, new applicants for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate will have to wait 33 months for a decision.The federal tool that tracks processing times was updated on September 3, showing that the wait time for this application...

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September 4, 2026

Canada invites 3,500 Healthcare and Social Services workers to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 3,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in healthcare and social services occupations.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed...

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September 3, 2026

Saskatchewan earmarks 550 tickets to permanent residence track in September intake for employers in retail, trucking, accommodation, and food services

September 14–15 will be the last chance this year for Saskatchewan employers in capped sectors to support their workers for provincial immigration.The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has set aside 550 provincial immigration spaces, to be doled out on a...

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September 3, 2026

Canada invites 229 physicians to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 229 ITAs in a draw for physicians with Canadian work experience.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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September 3, 2026

Can American records prove Canadian citizenship by descent?

A death certificate from Michigan can name your great-grandmother's birthplace as Ontario. On its own, it won't establish that she held Canadian citizenship.American records do real work in a citizenship by descent application. Among other functions, they can establish your...

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September 2, 2026

First September update shows lower processing times for temporary residence applicants

On September 2, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated timelines for various temporary residence application types, with waits dropping across several categories.Of the declines seen in IRCC’s latest update, the most notable include:Work permits: one-week decline for Pakistan;...

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September 2, 2026

Quebec invites 790 PSTQ candidates to apply for permanent selection

On August 27, Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections under all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).The province issued no fewer than 790 invitations in this selection round, with the greatest share...

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