How long do you need to stay in Canada to get citizenship? The simple answer is at least 3 years out of the last 5 years, but there's more nuance than that. 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
How to move to Canada from the U.S. in 2022 Some of the popular Canadian immigration pathways for American residents. American residents looking to move to Canada have more than 100 immigration pathways to choose from. By Shelby Thevenot
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
U.S. to require international travellers to take a COVID test within 24 hours of departure Fully vaccinated Canadians will need a test taken within 24 hours of departing to the U.S. Travellers to the U.S. will soon need a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of departure. By Shelby Thevenot
How to immigrate to Canada from the U.S. A summary of Canadian immigration pathways from temporary residence to permanent residence, family-class sponsorship, or getting permanent residence on arrival. If your goal is to get Canadian permanent residence, you have a number of options depending on your individual circumstances, and your settlement goals. By Shelby Thevenot
Rules for driving to Canada from the U.S. during the pandemic Canada is opening its borders to more travellers, but there are still some public health measures to be aware of. After nearly a year and a half, Canada is reopening to fully-vaccinated U.S. tourists as of 12:01 Eastern Time on August 9. By Shelby Thevenot
U.S. border remains closed to Canadian tourists After Canada reopens border to fully vaccinated travellers, U.S. officials say travel is still too risky. The U.S. has extended its travel restrictions on Canadians crossing the border by land and ferry. By Shelby Thevenot
FAQ: Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada Some answers to frequently asked questions on coming to Canada with a criminal record. Anyone planning to enter Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit may be prohibited from doing so if they have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even minor offences may render a person inadmissible to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Canadians not in a rush to reopen border Nearly half of Canadians think the world’s longest frontier should stay closed until at least September. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government started planning for the Canada-U.S. border to reopen, but Canadians are in no hurry. By Mohanad Moetaz
