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Applying for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside of Canada

If you were born outside Canada and at least one of your biological or legal parents at birth were a Canadian citizen, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship. You may submit a “proof of Canadian citizenship” application to the Canadian government, which is also known as applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate. Along with […]

By Julia Hornstein

Toronto hosts its ninth annual Newcomer Day

Tomorrow, May 25, marks the ninth annual Newcomer Day in Toronto. It is an event hosted by the City of Toronto to help newcomers to the city (and Canada) get familiar with their new home and the settlement services that are available to them.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC celebrates becoming a Canadian citizen with Citizenship Week

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) celebrates Citizenship Week, which commemorates Canada’s new citizens and what it means to be a Canadian.

By Julia Hornstein

Over 90% of Canada’s population are citizens

Statistics Canada recently posted their citizenship insights from the 2021 census data, with key findings around new and future citizens in Canada.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

How can I move to Canada from the U.S.?

As a resident of the U.S. looking to immigrate to Canada, you have several options at your disposal.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How long do you need to stay in Canada to get citizenship?

In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for citizenship. But keep in mind, when it comes to Canadian citizenship eligibility not all days are considered equal.

By Daniel Levy

Americans can get Canadian citizenship if at least one parent is Canadian

Americans born to first generation Canadian citizens may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent.

By Daniel Levy

How to become a Canadian citizen if you are an American

Canada allows citizenship by descent for Americans born to first generation Canadian citizens.

By Daniel Levy

Calculating citizenship eligibility for PRs who live in Canada but work in the U.S.

One of the requirements for Canadian citizenship, is you have to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. But if you drive to the U.S. for work every day, does that count as a “full day”?

By Shelby Thevenot