August, 2017 | Immigrationdirect Canada

IRCC Introduces New Photo Specifications for Citizenship Applications

August 30, 2017 / Canadian Citizenship / By Immigration Direct

The IRCC has announced new photo requirements for citizenship applicants using forms CIT0001 and CIT0002. Whether you are a Canadian citizen applying for a citizenship card or certificate or an applicant seeking Canadian citizenship for the first time, you may be affected by these changes. According to the IRCC, the requested photo changes are now …

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Canadian Citizenship Requirements (2017)

If you are not already eligible for Canadian citizenship because you were born in Canada or born to Canadian parents, you can apply to become a citizen. In order to do this, you must apply and you must meet these prerequisites: You must have Permanent Resident status. Your status must not be compromised by unfulfilled …

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How to Become a Canadian Citizen

August 18, 2017 / Canadian Citizenship / By Immigration Direct

Becoming a Canadian comes with many privileges and rights, allowing you to live, work, and enjoy all the benefits of one of the biggest countries in the world. The path of citizenship starts with ensuring you qualify and choosing a route to naturalization. If you have a criminal record from the past four years, for …

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Ending Second-Class Citizenship in Canada

August 16, 2017 / Canada News / By Immigration Direct

Canadian citizenship is considered a valued privilege and there are two ways to become a citizen of the country: through birth and naturalization. Both are intended to confer the same privileges and rights, so that someone who comes to this country and becomes a citizen and someone who is born in Canada both can vote, …

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Canadian Citizenship Applications for Kids Include High Costs

August 10, 2017 / Canada News / By Immigration Direct

Many would-be Canadians who apply for citizenship are adults or adults with children. However, a new law which will go into effect in fall of this year will permit children to apply for citizenship on their own. Children who are orphaned, estranged from their parents, have parents who do not qualify for citizenship or who are …

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How to Renew Your Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Card

August 7, 2017 / Canada Permanent Resident Card / By Immigration Direct

Once you receive a new PR card, it will remain valid for five years, although in some situations it may be valid for one year. Check the expiry date on your card to see how long you have to renew your card. You can renew your card within six months of your expiry date. If …

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Canada Faces Border Questions

August 7, 2017 / Canada News / By Immigration Direct

This past July and August, unprecedented numbers of asylum seekers have been crossing from the United States into Canada, without attempting to go through typical asylum channels. The numbers are high enough that Montreal’s Olympic Stadium has been opened to offer temporary housing to those entering the country in this way. Many asylum seekers who …

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Month: August 2017