Quebec Selection Certificate
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Canadian citizenship certificate processing
IRCC finalized only 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, extending a slowdown that has pushed the official processing time to 33 months.
IRCC Faces Mandamus Lawsuits Over Citizenship Certificate
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is facing potential court-ordered action over extreme processing delays for citizenship certificates...
Canadian Citizenship Proof Wait Hits 33 Months
IRCC's processing time for a citizenship certificate increased to 33 months in September 2026, an eight-month jump not explained by growth in the
Quebec selects 790 PSTQ candidates for permanent residence
Quebec invited 790 skilled workers in healthcare, construction, and tech to apply for immigration on August 27, 2026.
IRCC Urgent Processing for Student
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expedite proof of citizenship applications for individuals who need a certificate to attend a
IRCC Updates Citizenship by Descent Proof
IRCC has revised its citizenship certificate application package, detailing stricter evidence rules for proving a parent's 1,095 days of physical...
Japan Immigration Fees Rise October 2026
Japan's Immigration Services Agency will implement new fees for residence applications from October 1, 2026, while keeping Certificate of Eligibility
Canadian Citizenship Certificate Finalizations Drop Amid June Review
The number of Canadian citizenship certificate finalizations has decreased, with 3,040 applications finalized in June, compared to an average of...
Canadian Citizenship Certificate Wait Times Surge to 25 Months
The wait for a Canadian citizenship certificate has more than doubled to 25 months, with over 121,000 applications in the queue. The surge follows...
Citizenship by Descent Applications: Weighing the Risks of Submitting Without Essential Records
The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to 25 months to be...
Deciphering Quebec Baptism Records for Citizenship Claims
A guide to understanding Quebec parish baptism records, essential for citizenship by descent claims, without requiring French language skills.