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Canada's immigration department pauses processing of certain citizenship-by-descent applications. This decision affects individuals who received letters requesting the surrender of their citizenship certificates while their files are re-examined.

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi is denied entry to Canada due to an ongoing investigation in France related to match-fixing allegations. Wahi, 23, is contracted to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Canada's new citizenship law allows millions of Americans to qualify for Canadian citizenship without applying. Eligible individuals need to provide proof of their citizenship status.

On June 13, 2026, the Registrar of Citizenship issued letters to an unspecified number of Canadian citizens by descent, instructing them to surrender their citizenship certificates due to alleged rule violations.

On June 17, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated processing time estimates for temporary residence categories. In-Canada work permit wait times decreased by over two weeks, while submissions from India and Nigeria saw reductions of one week.

Experts suggest that the forced surrender of Canadian citizenship certificates by the federal government may violate constitutional rights. This action occurred on June 13, 2026, when the Registrar of citizenship issued letters to individuals born outside Canada, requiring them to surrender their certificates during ongoing investigations.

IRCC reports that its total application backlog has decreased to its lowest level since July 2025, with the Express Entry backlog reaching a record low of 9% as of April 2026.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their adult children for permanent residence if they meet specific requirements. This includes many adult children classified as "dependent children" under Canadian immigration law.

Canada's citizenship department updated its citizenship by descent application forms to assist applicants lacking complete documentation. Applicants can indicate "unknown" for missing information regarding their Canadian ancestry.

The Canadian government is requesting that some new citizens return their citizenship certificates due to renewed scrutiny of their applications. This follows recent amendments to the Citizenship Act that facilitated citizenship applications by descent.

Canada's immigration department implemented temporary operational measures to expedite work permits for provincial nominees and their spouses. As of June 2026, eligible foreign nationals can qualify for these permits months sooner, reducing the risk of losing work authorization while awaiting permanent residence applications.

The processing time for in-Canada work permit applications and extensions has decreased to 186 days as of June 10, 2026, down from 212 days in May 2026.

The Canadian High Commissioner to India stated that Canada provides various energy options to India. This statement follows two years of tension, during which both countries have improved their understanding of each other's working methods.

As of June 2026, applicants for Canadian citizenship by descent face a 15-month wait for their proof of citizenship certificates. The current application queue has reached approximately 82,000, an increase from 70,400 reported on May 12.

Bill C-3 restores Canadian citizenship to individuals born before December 15, 2025, with an unbroken line of descent to a Canadian ancestor. However, children born abroad after this date will not automatically inherit Canadian citizenship.

Canadian citizenship is available to many Americans at a lower cost compared to citizenship by investment in Caribbean nations, which starts at $200,000. The article highlights that millions of Americans may qualify for Canadian citizenship.

In December 2025, Canada enacted Bill C-3, allowing descendants of French Canadians who migrated to the U.S. between 1840 and 1930 to obtain Canadian citizenship by descent, regardless of their residency in Canada.

The Canadian government amended its Citizenship Act, allowing U.S. citizens with criminal records to enter Canada without the need for rehabilitation. This change affects individuals born before December 15, 2025.

On June 3, Canada’s immigration department updated processing time estimates for temporary residence applications. The latest figures indicate stable wait times with some improvements across several categories.

American retirees are exploring Canadian health insurance options as Medicare faces funding challenges. Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent following the removal of the generational limit on citizenship inheritance.