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International students planning to study in Canada can take steps before applying for a study permit to improve their chances of obtaining permanent residence (PR) after graduation. Three strategies may help future students become stronger candidates for Canadian immigration: Planning...

Canadian citizenship by descent claims can require different documents, even when applicants share the same Canadian-born ancestor. The paperwork often depends on whether their family line passes through women or men. Claims through female ancestors may need more records because...

A relative who shares ancestral Canadian roots and successfully obtains confirmation of citizenship can significantly advance legal claims for other extended family members. When one family member secures a citizenship certificate, substantial portions of their underlying genealogical research, archival evidence,...

Finding out that a person may be a Canadian citizen by descent is only the first step. The next step is proving the citizenship claim. Applicants may need to collect birth, marriage and death records, complete the required forms, provide...

As of September 3, a new application for proof of Canadian citizenship is expected to take 33 months to process. This is an eight-month increase from the estimate given in August. More than 136,000 applications are currently in the queue,...

The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS) offers eligible foreign workers and some self-employed physicians a way to seek a provincial nomination for permanent residence in Ontario. The stream uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) system to rank candidates. For applicants...

Highly skilled foreign workers who receive a job offer from certain Canadian companies may qualify for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permit. This makes the process faster and easier compared to the standard route.   There are eight specific...

Many Americans who recently became eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent are now applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates. However, immigration lawyers say even small mistakes in the application can lead to delays, returned files, or outright refusals. Under...

Did you know that around 700,000 skilled trades workers in Canada are expected to retire between 2019 and 2028? This creates a large number of job openings across the country. Because of this, skilled trades are becoming one of the...