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Leaving Canada as a Permanent Resident: How Time Abroad Affects Your PR and Citizenship
Record numbers of PRs left Canada in 2026. Time abroad counts against the 730-day residency obligation and your path to citizenship. What counts toward your days, how to protect PR status if you must leave, and the departure-tax angle.
IRCC Reverses Bill C-3 Citizenship Surrender Letters: What to Do If You Got One
After Bill C-3 expanded citizenship by descent, IRCC sent some people letters asking them to surrender citizenship certificates - then began reversing those orders in June 2026. If you received one, don't surrender anything before verifying your status.
Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship) in Canada: Why the Wait Just Jumped to 15 Months
Born abroad to a Canadian parent or newly eligible under Bill C-3? You likely need a citizenship certificate before a passport. Processing spiked to 15 months in 2026. The difference between proof and grant, who qualifies, and how to apply.
How Long Does Canadian Citizenship Take After Getting PR?
You have your permanent residency. Canadian citizenship is the next milestone. Here is the honest timeline from PR to citizenship ...
Can You Have Dual Citizenship in Canada?
If you are considering becoming a Canadian citizen, one of the most common questions is whether you will have to ...
Canada Citizenship Test 2026: What to Study and What to Expect
The Canadian citizenship test is the final step before becoming a Canadian citizen. Many people feel anxious about it — ...
Canadian Passport Moves Up in the Henley Rankings After New Visa-Free Access
Updated July 2026. The Canadian passport climbed from 8th to 7th place globally in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, after ...
Some Americans may already qualify for Canadian citizenship after Canada’s 2025 rule change
Updated July 2026. Bill C-3, which amended the Citizenship Act, took effect December 15, 2025, removing the “first-generation limit” on ...
Citizens of These 10 Countries Can Hold Dual Citizenship With Canada
Citizens of These 10 Countries Can Hold Dual Citizenship With Canada Canada allows dual and multiple citizenship. This means you ...
Canadian Citizenship Accessibility Accommodations: What Changed in December 2025
Updated July 2026. On December 2, 2025, IRCC updated its internal instructions to staff covering accessibility accommodations throughout the citizenship ...
