IRCC’s application backlog grows beyond 2.1 million people Immigration Canada's backlog of PR, TR, and citizenship applications grew by nearly 99,000 people in 18 days. Canada’s immigration backlog has grown beyond 2.1 million across all lines of business as of April 29, according to the latest Canadian government data obtained via email by CIC News. By Kareem El-Assal
Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian? You are eligible for Canadian citizenship if your parent is a Canadian, but you need to apply. Canada allows the children of its citizens to apply for Canadian citizenship. By Daniel Levy
Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons IRCC's temporary residence inventory increased with the introduction of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel. Immigration Canada’s processing inventory now stands at more than 2 million people across all lines of business. By Shelby Thevenot
Are you eligible for Canadian citizenship? Here is how to determine if you can apply for Canadian citizenship. Over 85% of Canadian immigrants become citizens, one of the highest rates in the world. By Daniel Levy
Five benefits of Canadian citizenship A sense of belonging to the Canadian family is one of many reasons to take that final step in your Canadian immigration journey. There are a number of good reasons to transition from permanent residence to Canadian citizenship. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information IRCC has unveiled major changes today as it seeks to be more transparent with its clients. On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration Canada’s backlog grows to 1.84 million As of mid-March, IRCC reports a backlog of 1,844,424 persons across all lines of business. IRCC reports there are 1.84 million people waiting on decisions in its inventory as of mid-March. By Kareem El-Assal
Calculating citizenship eligibility for PRs who live in Canada but work in the U.S. A "full" day in Canada is not necessarily a full day in Canada if you are applying for citizenship. 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
Immigration Canada’s backlog stands at 1.8 million people, but there are signs of improvement IRCC is processing FSWP applications at a faster pace. The permanent residence, study permit, and citizenship inventory have improved in recent months. IRCC’s inventory remains at 1.8 million persons as of February 1, however there are signs of progress among immigration, study permit, and citizenship applications. By Kareem El-Assal
