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🇨🇦 Bill C-3 Could Bring 280,000 Lost Canadians Home from the U.S.
A new estimate says 280,000 Lost Canadians and their families could claim citizenship under Bill C-3 — here's who qualifies.
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In this week’s issue, Canada scraps the 90-day cap for work-permit applicants waiting on an LMIA, brings in penalties of up to $1.5 million for immigration fraud and unauthorized consultants, and signs a UAE trade deal opening new doors for skilled workers.
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🇨🇦 Bill C-3 Could Bring 280,000 Lost Canadians Home from the U.S.  A new immigration.ca projection estimates that about 280,000 U.S.-based “Lost Canadians” and their spouses could move to Canada under Bill C-3, which restored citizenship by descent for many people born abroad before December 15, 2025. It is an informed estimate, not a firm count — but it shows how many families one law change could reconnect with Canada. 🍁 Who the Lost Canadians are 📊 Where 280,000 comes from 🇺🇸 Why it matters now |
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TRENDING NEWS Canada has scrapped the fixed 90-day limit for work-permit applications awaiting an LMIA, effective October 28. Officers must now wait for ESDC’s LMIA decision before finalizing eligible concurrent applications, reversing an August change. It mainly helps in-Canada workers whose permits expire within two weeks and whose employers filed a complete LMIA early — it does not remove LMIA requirements or reopen refused files. Read more Canada has introduced penalties of up to $1.5 million for immigration fraud and unauthorized consultants, in force since October 28. The measures target anyone giving paid immigration or citizenship advice without authorization, knowingly filing false information, or withholding documents during inspections. They are not retroactive — a reminder to work only with an authorized lawyer or regulated representative. Read more Canada and the UAE have signed a trade deal with new provisions for skilled workers, covering temporary entry for business travellers, intra-company transferees and certain professionals, some of whom could eventually get Canadian work permits without an LMIA. The agreement is not in force yet — Ottawa expects implementation in 2027 — so it is not a pathway you can use today. Read more A professional genealogist has shared how he is claiming citizenship by descent under Bill C-3, tracing his maternal line from a Quebec family that settled in Wisconsin. His hardest step was obtaining church parish records, which parishes are not obliged to release. His advice for Americans: start with a family tree built on primary-source documents. Read more |
How to Avoid Costly Refusals When Immigrating to Canada  🇨🇦 Navigating Canadian immigration alone can double your risk of refusal, according to IRCC’s own findings. Many applicants miss critical details or misunderstand complex rules, leading to expensive mistakes. Here’s why you shouldn’t go it alone:
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📊 Numbers to Know — Express Entry Draws
Federal Express Entry is active again, with three rounds this week ahead of the November 3 CRS changes taking effect. |
You May Already Be a Canadian — Now Let’s Prove It  Book now and save $100! Under Bill C-3, many people with a Canadian parent, grandparent or earlier ancestor are already citizens by descent — and with proof-of-citizenship waits now past 34 months, a properly sourced application built right the first time is what separates a smooth approval from a stalled file. Our team helps you confirm your eligibility and secure your citizenship certificate the right way. Find out where you stand — book your consultation today. ⏳ |