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🇨🇦 Proof of Canadian Citizenship Now Takes 33 Months — And the Queue No Longer Explains Why
Plus: study-permit funds jump to $23,448, RBC on Canada's economic edge, and this week's Express Entry draws
In this week's issue, Canada raises the study-permit financial bar to $23,448 for 2026, RBC urges Ottawa to end its immigration boom-and-bust cycle and rebuild Canada's economic edge, and Newfoundland and Labrador issues just 97 invitations in its smallest draw since July.
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🇨🇦 Proof of Canadian Citizenship Now Takes 33 Months — And the Queue No Longer Explains Why  Getting a document that simply confirms you are already Canadian now takes about 33 months — up from 25 just a month earlier. IRCC's latest service standards show proof-of-citizenship processing has nearly tripled since the spring, even though the application queue barely moved. 📈 The jump 🔍 The disconnect ⏳ What applicants should do |
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TRENDING NEWS Canada raised the money international students must show to study outside Quebec, effective September 1, 2026. Applicants now need proof of CAD $23,448 for first-year living costs — up $553 — and IRCC wants evidence of where the funds came from and that they will stay available throughout studies, not just a one-time bank balance. Read more RBC says Canada must end its immigration boom-and-bust cycle to rebuild its economic edge. The bank argues that sudden expansions followed by sharp cuts leave immigrants and employers guessing, and urges Express Entry to reward strong overall human capital rather than narrow occupation targeting — leaving provinces to fill specific regional labour gaps. Read more Newfoundland and Labrador issued just 97 invitations in its September 4 draw, all through the provincial nominee program with no Atlantic Immigration Program selections. It was the province's smallest round since July 10 and only its second zero-AIP draw of 2026, a marked slowdown after a busier August. Read more |
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You May Already Be Canadian — Let's Prove It the Right Way  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 stretching toward 33 months and IRCC demanding stricter evidence of the 1,095-day presence test, the difference between a smooth approval and a stalled file is a properly sourced application built right the first time. Our team helps you confirm your eligibility and secure your citizenship certificate the right way. Find out where you stand — book your consultation today. ⏳ |