Maple News reports that when pursuing Canadian citizenship by descent, not all documents carry equal weight. Two types of records dominate the evidence: birth records (including baptismal records) and marriage certificates. Each document serves multiple purposes—establishing a parent-child link, anchoring a person to a place, and guiding the next step […]
Canada Citizenship by Descent: Maple News Explains the Seven Most-Asked Lawyer Questions
Maple News reports on the practical questions applicants encounter when applying for a proof of Canadian citizenship by descent, extending beyond IRCC’s instructions. To illuminate these issues, immigration lawyers share the seven most common client questions and how they’re addressed in real cases. 1) What if essential birth certificates are […]
New Brunswick Issues 750 Immigration Invitations in July Across AIP and NBPNP Streams
Maple News will continue monitoring NB’s provincial selections and report on how these invitations translate into provincial nominations and eventual permanent residence outcomes.
British Columbia launches first draw under new rural/remote health-support pathway toward permanent residency
Maple News reports that British Columbia has conducted the inaugural selection round under its temporary rural/remote health-support initiative (TRHSI), a pathway aimed at permanent residency for essential workers. The July 23 draw invited 60 workers—cleaning and security staff—employed by a BC health authority to apply for provincial nomination. Applicants were […]
Quebec Ancestry Demystified: The Crucial Role of Baptismal Records and Parish Registers in Citizenship-by-Descent Claims
Maple News reports that gathering documents is a major burden in proof-of-Canadian citizenship by descent, especially for applicants with Quebec ancestry where many vital records were kept by local churches. A baptismal record is a church-issued document created at baptism. It typically shows the baptism date, parish, officiating priest, and […]
American Parents Turn to Canadian Citizenship by Descent for Their Kids: What It Means for Tuition and Opportunities
Maple News reports that a policy shift tied to Bill C-3, enacted December 15, 2025, has widened eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent for many Americans, sparking a surge in applications for proof-of-citizenship certificates—often from families not planning to relocate to Canada. The change allows eligibility to flow through either […]
Canada Tightens Rules on Humanitarian Exemptions for Temporary Public-Policy PR Applications
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department issued new instructions on July 22, 2026, clarifying that immigration officers do not have the authority to grant humanitarian and compassionate exemptions to permanent residence applications filed under temporary public policies. As a result, such exemptions must be refused. Normally, applicants seeking permanent […]
Canada launches first permanent-residence draw for skilled military recruits under new Express Entry category
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a July 23 Express Entry draw focused on skilled military recruits. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 368 and to have created an Express Entry profile before 20:11 UTC on […]
Canada Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times as of July 22; Work Permits Drive the Shifts
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published updated estimates for temporary residence processing times as of July 22, 2026. The figures show modest movement across categories, with work permits exhibiting the most notable shifts. In the work permit category, processing times increased for Pakistan by […]
French-language Express Entry Draw Dips Below 400 CRS as 5,000 ITAs Issued
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in a French-language draw. The invitees needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 399 and must have created an Express Entry profile before 9:21 p.m. UTC on […]
Maple News Exclusive: Canada Boosts Transparency on Permanent Resident Admissions
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department is increasing transparency around permanent resident (PR) admissions. A new government web page launched on July 21, 2026 clarifies that the annual levels-plan targets for 2026 and 2027 do not count PR admissions under two one-time initiatives. The levels plan targets domestic-wide PR […]
Maple News reports Canada issues nearly 29,000 proof-of-citizenship certificates in five months as backlog grows
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 28,940 certificates to proof-of-citizenship applicants from January 1 through May 31, 2026. A proof of citizenship certificate confirms status for people who are already Canadian citizens—whether by birth, descent, or a prior grant—and is used to obtain or replace […]
IRCC Backlog Surges to 1.5 Million as May 2026 Inventory Reaches Milestone, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a processing inventory of 1,517,770 applications as of May 31, 2026. The backlog spans permanent residence, temporary residence, and Canadian citizenship applications awaiting officer finalization. The latest figures were released on July 21 via IRCC’s revamped Inside IRCC application […]
Canada to Publish Monthly Breakdowns of Waitlisted Permanent Residence Applications
Maple News reports that, as of July 21, 2026, Canada’s immigration department will begin sharing monthly updates on the share of permanent residence (PR) applications that are in active processing versus those waitlisted for future processing. Some applications will be waitlisted due to insufficient permanent residence admissions spaces under the […]
Canada Express Entry pool shrinks by 3,594 profiles as score distribution shifts, Maple News reports
Maple News reports that between July 5 and July 19, the Express Entry pool declined by 3,594 profiles, with nearly every CRS band from 421 onward contracting. The top-scoring group fell from 19,136 to 18,644 over the two-week period. In total, the Express Entry pool stood at 231,533 on July […]
Canada Tops North America’s Safest Cities in Numbeo Index, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that a new safety index from Numbeo places Canada at the forefront of North America’s safest cities. The five safest cities in the region are all Canadian, concentrated in Ontario and Quebec, underscoring the country’s strong safety profile in urban areas. Canada also dominates the broader top […]