English Language Skills: What can I do to qualify?
My English language skills are not strong but I want to apply for permanent residence. What can I do? If you are interested in moving to Canada, or applying for permanent residence, it is [...]
Who has a right to Canadian citizenship?
We previously discussed the current eligibility criteria for permanent residents who wish to apply for Canadian [...]
Citizenship: Current rules and application backlog
Since 2014, there have been several significant changes to the Citizenship Act and the requirements to becoming a Canadian citizen. Today’s rules look a lot like the previous rules that were in [...]
New rules regarding citizenship revocation in effect
In our last two blogs, we covered some of the ways that individuals can become Canadian citizens, either through naturalization or birth. This week, we look at Immigration, Refugees and [...]
Confirming Permanent Residency over the phone; a New pilot program!
Government Pilot Project will Confirm Permanent Residence over Phone: Selected Participants will not have to Travel to Confirm PR Status Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) [...]
Approved for Canadian permanent residency-What do I do now?
I was finally approved for my Canadian permanent residency! What do I do now? #HelpMe Well first of all, congratulations! We know how hard and long the process can be, but you made it through to [...]
I want to move to Canada. Is it possible?
I want to move to Canada. Is it possible? Very. As the dust settles after the hard-fought US presidential battle, many Americans are considering a move to Canada. Of course, threatening to go to [...]
Why do I need to provide a residency questionnaire after applying?
Why do I have to do a residency questionnaire after already applying for Canadian citizenship? There are some reasons why you would receive this residency questionnaire. Several citizenship [...]
How do I proof English proficiency for Canadian Citizenship application?
How do I proof English proficiency for Canadian Citizenship application? I will be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship in December 2012. I have heard that I must now demonstrate adequate [...]
Why was I asked to complete a Canadian Residency Questionnaire?
Why was I asked to complete a Canadian Residency Questionnaire? I have been a permanent resident for five years, and I applied for Canadian citizenship last year. I received a letter from the [...]
Canadian Citizenship Application: Can I Leave Canada?
Can I travel while my citizenship application is being processed? I came to Canada as the dependent of my parents over five years ago. I started my citizenship application last year, and I heard [...]