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12 months or less. Estimated for approximately 80% of cases. Getting rid of the backlog 42% March 2014 17% March 2015 Target 0% March 2016 Percentage of applications submitted more than 12 months ago. CIC’s target is to maintain an inventory where most applications are less than a year old. Non-routine or complex applications will […]

“I extend my best wishes to Canadians of Portuguese heritage who are celebrating Portugal Day at events and parades across Canada. Portugal Day commemorates the death of Luís de Camões, adventurer, poet, and author of Os Lusiadas, Portugal’s national poem. “Canada’s ties with Portugal go as far back as the earliest days of our country,

This graphic shows changes to Canada’s citizenship decision-making process. Canada’s previous decision-making model for citizenship applications was a three-step process: an application went from a citizenship officer to a citizenship judge and then went back to a citizenship officer. Under this model, we had a large backlog and more applications than we could process in

June 5, 2015 — Ottawa, ON — A final suite of reforms to strengthen and modernize Canada’s citizenship laws will be fully in force as of June 11, 2015. The changes – part of a package of measures approved by Parliament last year – ensure new citizens can fully and quickly participate in Canada’s economy

Pan Am-themed citizenship ceremony marks 100-day countdown April 1, 2015 — Toronto, Ontario — One hundred new citizens from 58 countries were sworn in as new Canadians today at a special sport-themed citizenship ceremony that kicked off the 100-day countdown to the TORONTO 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games. Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris

“Employers and foreign workers have known about the four-year time limit since 2011, when this policy was announced. “Employers have had four years to find alternative employees. Similarly, temporary foreign workers have had four years to pursue pathways to permanent residence. “The purpose of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is exactly that – to be

“This evening, the Jewish community in Canada and around the world will gather around the Seder table with family and friends to celebrate the holiday of Passover. “One of the most sacred Jewish observances, this eight-day holiday marks the emancipation of Israelites from decades of slavery in Egypt. Throughout history, Jewish people around the world

With the Start-up Visa Program, the Government of Canada is targeting immigrant entrepreneurs who have the potential to build innovative companies that can create jobs and economic growth in Canada. Launched in 2013 as a five-year pilot, the Start-up Visa Program is the first of its kind in the world and is helping make Canada

May 29, 2015 — Toronto — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, touted the success of the Start-up Visa Program today with the announcement of more successful applicants who have been approved for permanent residence in recent months. The Start-up Visa Program is helping to spur entrepreneurialism and create economic growth across the country

The Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, which received Royal Assent on June 19, 2014, included new grounds to revoke Canadian citizenship from dual citizens who are convicted of terrorism, high treason, and/or treason or spying offences, depending on the sentence received. The changes also allow for the revocation of Canadian citizenship from dual citizens for serving