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Practical explanations designed to help you understand the issue, identify the facts that matter and know when a consultation may be useful.
Practical explanations to help you understand the issue, identify the facts that matter and know what to do next.
FEATURED INSIGHT • CITIZENSHIP
Can You Get Canadian Citizenship Through a Canadian Grandparent?
A Canadian grandparent or earlier Canadian ancestor can matter, but the answer depends on the family citizenship chain, relevant dates and supporting records.
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How to Find Proof of Naturalization Records for Your Canadian Ancestors
Learn where to find Canadian ancestor naturalization records from before 1915, 1915–1951, and through IRCC for citizenship by…
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Francophone Mobility Program (C16) in Canada: Questions and Answers for 2026
Francophone Mobility (C16) work permits explained in 25 questions: NCLC 5 French, LMIA exemption, employers, fees, eligible jobs…
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Maintained Status in Canada: Your Questions Answered
Maintained status in Canada explained in 24 questions: work and study permit extensions, travel, restoration, refusals and when…
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Where Can I Find Documents Proving My Ancestors Were Born in Canada for Citizenship by Descent?
Find Canadian ancestors’ birth records through provincial archives, vital statistics offices, parish registers and certified registrations for citizenship…
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The Myth of What Breaks the Chain of Canadian Citizenship by Descent
Do U.S. naturalization, generations abroad or an ancestor’s death break Canadian citizenship by descent? Explore Bill C-3 myths…
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Who Can Request Urgent Processing When Applying for Canadian Citizenship by Descent?
Find out when IRCC may grant urgent processing of a Canadian citizenship certificate, including hardship, work, education, social…
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What Is the C10 (Significant Benefit) Work Permit, and Why Do the Recent Changes Matter?
The C10 Significant Benefit Work Permit is an LMIA-exempt, employer-specific work permit issued under section R205(a) of the…
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Are You Eligible for the Senior Manager Category in Express Entry? What You Need to Know
1. Self-Employment Does Not Count Toward Canadian Work Experience Under IRPR 87.1(3)(b), periods of self-employment are not counted…
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Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications: Key Lessons from Recent Case Law
Erhun v. Canada, 2026 FC 364 is a judicial review of a decision by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
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