citizenship

The many benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen Becoming a citizen in Canada can benefit both immigrants and their host country in many ways.

Compared to major Western countries, Canada has one of the highest percentages of immigrants who obtain citizenship.

By Alexandra Miekus

Be in Canada, bring scissors; instructions for online citizenship ceremonies Canada is now holding citizenship ceremonies online, so some new guidelines have been put in place.

Canada is not letting the coronavirus pandemic rob immigrants of their special day, but since citizenship ceremonies now take place over Zoom, a few changes have been made.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to obtain citizenship if your parent is a Canadian Submitting a “Proof of Citizenship” application if you have a Canadian parent can enable you to become a Canadian citizen, although the process is not a formality.

In the unsettling times in which we find ourselves since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, facilitated routes through which Canadian citizenship may be obtained cannot be ignored.

By Stephen Sherman

2017: A pivotal year in Canadian immigration Express Entry starts to shine, Provincial Nominee Programs innovate and Canada prioritizes family reunification

To say 2017 was a busy year for Canadian immigration would be a bit like saying Mozart was pretty good at piano.

By Stephen Smith

New Regulations Now in Effect, Making Canadian Citizenship Easier to Obtain

As of October 11, permanent residents in Canada can apply for Canadian citizenship — a process known as naturalization — more easily and sooner than before, following the implementation of key measures contained in Bill C-6, which was passed into law last June.

By Hugo O'Doherty

Important Changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act to Come Into Effect Next Week

Permanent residents of Canada can enjoy a quicker, simpler citizenship naturalization process after key measures contained in Bill C-6, Changes to the Citizenship Act, come into effect next week on October 11.

By Hugo O'Doherty

Canadian Passports and Immigration Documents to Implement ‘X’ Gender Designation

Starting August 31, Canadians will be able to identify as neither male nor female when applying for a passport. In addition, other documents issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will include an ‘X’. The measure will allow people to identify themselves as having a gender that is unspecified.

By Hugo O'Doherty

CanadaVisa News Briefs for August, 2017

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late July, 2017

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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