Citizenship week that runs from October 8 – 14 is when Immigration, Refugees, & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) dedicates a week to reflect on and celebrate the rights and responsibilities all Canadian citizens…
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Becoming a Canadian citizen is a long and difficult process for many. In certain cases, after a person becomes a citizen, the government has the ability to revoke citizenship. In order to…
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IRCC’s changes to the Citizenship Act in October 2017 brought an influx of applications for Canadian citizenship, as many people who did not meet the requirements of the previous law became eligible…
Continue ReadingThis morning, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen spoke to the Government of Canada’s decision to repeal Bill C-24 and implement new legislation – Bill C-6. He confirmed the following changes would take effect…
Continue ReadingDespite living in an increasingly globalized world, most of us live no further than a train commute from work. Our jobs don’t take us far outside of our home cities except for…
Continue ReadingWe are pleased to share with you our most recent success story which made headlines across Canada. Our team is extremely proud of the work of Mr. Chris Collette and members of…
Continue ReadingSome changes to the Citizenship Act take effect immediately upon Royal Assent, while others take effect at later dates. As of June 19, 2017 applicants are no longer required to intend to…
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Applicants were successful in their challenge of the new citizenship revocation process, relevant citizenship provisions have been deemed inoperative. The conclusion of the decision reads as follows: [195] In light of the…
Continue ReadingEarlier this year a young woman’s citizenship application was approved by a Citizenship Judge. Instead of being called to take the Citizenship Oath, she was notified that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)…
Continue ReadingOne common question that immigration professionals are often asked is whether or not a child born outside Canada to a Canadian parent is a citizen of Canada. Many scenarios exist that may render…
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