Canada’s Bill C-3 sparks concerns over citizenship integrity
The Mark Carney government’s Bill C-3, designed to help foreign-born children of Canadians born abroad gain citizenship, faces growing scrutiny over its open-ended residency provision.
Canada will require biometrics for citizenship applications starting in 2026–2027
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to implement mandatory biometric collection for all citizenship applications beginning in 2026–2027. This policy change will
Americans with Canadian heritage seek citizenship amid political concerns
A significant increase in applications for Canadian citizenship has emerged among Americans with Canadian ancestry, particularly following recent political developments. Immigration consultants and lawyers report
Canada removed Express Entry CRS points for job offers
On March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) eliminated the additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points previously awarded for job offers in the
IRCC released special instructions during COVID-19
On March 15, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published operational bulletin 669: Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This document provides special processing instructions for permanent
