Canadian Citizenship

The latest Canada immigration news an updates on being or becoming a Canadian citizen in Canada including eligibility, requirements, process, and lifestyle. Becoming a citizen of Canada usually falls after visiting Canada, becoming a Permanent Resident and then applying for citizenship.

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Canada Changes Passport Look with New Features

By CaseyMay 18, 2023
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The Canadian passport is one of the world’s most powerful and respected travel documents. Some people use it to reconnect with family and friends, to explore the country, and to have fun. Others see it as the pinnacle of their immigration journey, as they become Canadian citizens and become part of a varied and inclusive country […]
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How to Order GCMS Notes for Your Canadian Visa

By CaseyJune 21, 2021
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What Are GCMS Notes? The Global Case Management System (GCMS) is a system used by the IRCC to process immigration and citizenship applications to Canada. These notes are extremely important to the immigration process as they provide a detailed record of an applicant’s file, correspondence from and to IRCC, documents received from the applicant, detailed […]
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Taking A Canadian Citizenship Test in 2024

By SierraJanuary 3, 2024
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In March 2020, the IRCC suspended Canadian citizenship tests due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With safeguards in place to ensure proper identification, the IRCC has launched a new virtual option for those taking Canadian citizenship tests. The IRCC started testing this process beginning in 2020, starting with a small group (roughly 5,000 people) to […]
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Canadian Government Promise to Waive Citizenship Fees

By SierraAugust 25, 2020
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Unlike the US, where immigration fees are increasing, Canada is working on getting rid of Citizenship Fees entirely due to the financial crisis because of COVID-19. Numerous applicants seeking Canadian Citizenship have announced that covering this fee is very challenging at this time especially when spouses and/or dependents are involved. At this time, the processing […]
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Changes to Canadian Citizenship Benefits Same-Sex Couples and Couples with Fertility Issues

By CaseyJuly 15, 2020
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On July 9, 2020, the Canadian government ruled a change in the definition of “parent” under the Citizenship Act. This is especially good news for couples who have had fertility issues or couples of the same sex. Before this ruling, the Citizenship Act only allowed for foreign-born children to be automatically recognized as citizens if […]
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Canadians Must Take Oath to Become a Citizen

By CaseyJanuary 14, 2020
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Taking the Oath of Citizenship at a citizenship ceremony is your final step to become a Canadian citizen. Roughly 170,000 immigrants take the oath each year, according to official estimates. The Oath of Citizenship is a solemn declaration that citizenship applicants who have been granted citizenship take, promising to obey Canadian laws while fulfilling their […]
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Does Canada Have Birthright Citizenship?

By Ella BergquistJanuary 3, 2020
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Those who are born in Canada are typically protected under the Canadian Nationality Law (birthright citizenship). The Canadian Nationality Law is defined by the Citizenship Act, which determines who is eligible to be a citizen of Canada. When a child is born in Canada they typically obtain Canadian citizenship on the principle of “jus soli” […]
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What to Know About “Birth Tourism” in 2024

By Ella BergquistJanuary 9, 2024
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Over the years, many foreign nationals were born at Richmond Hospital in Canada to non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This is part of an industry known as “birth tourism”, in which a pregnant woman enters Canada to give birth to a child who will then automatically be given citizenship. They typically travel to Canada as […]
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Proposed Changes to Canadian Citizenship

By Michael NirenMay 31, 2016
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The Liberal government has been focusing their legislative efforts on improving the existing Citizenship Act in order to allow immigrants to apply for Canadian Citizenship earlier and easier than the procedure currently in place. The goal, according to the chair of the House Immigration Committee, MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj, is for the bill known as C-6 is passed into law […]
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How to Pass Your Canadian Citizenship Test

By Michael NirenJuly 14, 2015
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What is the Canadian Citizenship Test? The Canadian citizenship test is required for individuals between ages 18 and 54 applying for citizenship. It is most commonly a written test, but sometimes an applicant will be required to take oral test with a citizenship officer instead. The test focuses on subjects like citizens’ rights, freedoms, and responsibilities, along […]
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How Long is Processing for Canadian Application?

By Michael NirenFebruary 22, 2024
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There are many steps you must take and requirements must meet to become a Canadian citizen. But it’s common to have many questions about what happens after you apply. Understanding Canada’s Citizenship Processing Times After you apply for citizenship, you must wait to take the citizenship test. The time between submitting your application and writing […]
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Canadian Citizenship Judge Charged With Helping Immigration Consultants’ Clients Cheat

By Michael NirenJanuary 2, 2020
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After a one-year investigation by the RCMP, a Citizenship and Immigration Judge is facing charges and is accused of giving copies of citizenship exams to a Toronto immigration consultant after stealing them. According to the RCMP, the judge allegedly passed these tests onto an immigration consultant in order to help their clients attain Canadian citizenship. […]
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