Canadian nationality law

Student Direct Stream expanded in the Americas - Faster study permit application option is now available in 7 Caribbean and Central and South American countries

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Immigration to Canada, Education, Demography, Articles, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Student Exchange, Student migration, IRCC, International student, Canadian nationality law, Immigration

The SDS was launched in 2018 as an option to support faster processing for eligible post-secondary students.

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  • The SDS was launched in 2018 as an option to support faster processing for eligible post-secondary students.
  • Through the SDS, an applicant provides additional information up front, allowing officers to make a thorough assessment and final decision quickly.
  • With the additional countries announced today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now offering the SDS to students in a total of 14 countries.
  • In 2018, international students accounted for more than $22billion in spending in Canada, representing 17.4% of Canada's total service exports that year.

IRCC launches efforts to streamline and modernize access to information and privacy system

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Privacy law, Government of Canada, Immigration to Canada, ATIP, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, Access to Information Act, Canadian nationality law, Privacy Act, Privacy, Government

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating these principles as we improve and modernize our systems, processes and digital infrastructure to better serveour clients.IRCC takes its responsibilities and obligations under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act very seriously.

Key Points: 
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating these principles as we improve and modernize our systems, processes and digital infrastructure to better serveour clients.IRCC takes its responsibilities and obligations under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act very seriously.
  • The annual number of access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests made to IRCC has increased dramatically in recent years, going from 63,333 in 20162017 to 132,891 in 20192020.
  • IRCC now receives more requests than all other federal institutions combined, the majority of which are linked to individual case files.
  • These improvements mark the first time the government has modernized Canada's access to information system in more than 30 years.

ICCRC receives letter from Minister Mendicino expressing intent to approve application for continuance

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Immigration to Canada, IRCC, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Minister of Immigration, Immigration, Canadian nationality law, Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to establish a date of continuance for a fall 2021 opening of the College.

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  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to establish a date of continuance for a fall 2021 opening of the College.
  • As per section 43 (1) of the College Act, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship must establish a code of professional conduct for College licensees (RCICs and RISIAs).
  • Retrieved from Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees.
  • https://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2021/2021-05-15/html/reg1-eng.html\n'

Court Case Addresses South Africans Stripped of Citizenship Once Applying for Dual Citizenship

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Human migration, Nationality law, Cultural globalization, Articles, Multiple citizenship, South African nationality law, Canadian nationality law, Nationality, Citizenship, Relinquishment of United States nationality

b'LONDON, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A South African political party is seeking justice for thousands of South Africans who have unknowingly been stripped of their citizenship after obtaining another citizenship.

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  • b'LONDON, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A South African political party is seeking justice for thousands of South Africans who have unknowingly been stripped of their citizenship after obtaining another citizenship.
  • Hence, the Democratic Alliance is taking the Home Affairs Department to court to challenge South Africa\'s citizenship law for being "unconstitutional".\nWhile the nation does permit its citizens to hold dual nationality, the Citizenship Act 88 of 1995 states that individuals will automatically lose their citizenship unless they apply for a letter of retention to keep their South African citizenship.
  • A lack of clarity surrounding the law has left many South Africans deprived of their native citizenship.
  • Furthermore, the department that offers the service for retaining citizenship has remained closed due to the pandemic making it even harder for South Africans to undergo this process.\n"Acquiring dual citizenship should not be a complicated process.

Minister Mendicino launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Immigration to Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Human activities, Caregiver, Canadian immigration law, IRCC, Canadian nationality law, Caregiving, Live-In Caregiver

The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused great disruption to life in Canada and around the world, including to application processing at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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  • The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused great disruption to life in Canada and around the world, including to application processing at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  • They feature a clear transition for caregivers from temporary to permanent status, as well as occupation-specific, rather than employer-specific, work permits.
  • They also provide the opportunity for caregivers and their families to move to Canada as they gain work experience.
  • With today\'s announcement, we\'re getting caregiver immigration back on track which will help reunite front-line heroes with their loved ones.

How the Coronavirus Impacted Citizenship by Investment Programmes

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Human migration, Cultural globalization, Nationality, Nationality law, Articles, Political concepts, Multiple citizenship, Immigrant investor programs, Citizenship, Canadian nationality law

Through Citizenship by Investment, investment immigration has become an industry that has thrived as companies such as legal advisory firm, CS Global Partners , help people worldwide gain back some of their freedom.

Key Points: 
  • Through Citizenship by Investment, investment immigration has become an industry that has thrived as companies such as legal advisory firm, CS Global Partners , help people worldwide gain back some of their freedom.
  • Citizenship by Investment Programmes have long been an avenue taken to obtain a second citizenship.
  • By contributing to specific programmes in the country you are applying to or investing in real estate, you can secure your citizenship via a quick and easy process.
  • Dual citizenship is now more coveted than ever and, with many reputable Citizenship by Investment programmes in place, it is an accessible option for many," concludes Singh.

How the Coronavirus Impacted Citizenship by Investment Programmes

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Human migration, Cultural globalization, Nationality, Nationality law, Articles, Political concepts, Multiple citizenship, Immigrant investor programs, Citizenship, Canadian nationality law

Through Citizenship by Investment, investment immigration has become an industry that has thrived as companies such as legal advisory firm, CS Global Partners , help people worldwide gain back some of their freedom.

Key Points: 
  • Through Citizenship by Investment, investment immigration has become an industry that has thrived as companies such as legal advisory firm, CS Global Partners , help people worldwide gain back some of their freedom.
  • Citizenship by Investment Programmes have long been an avenue taken to obtain a second citizenship.
  • By contributing to specific programmes in the country you are applying to or investing in real estate, you can secure your citizenship via a quick and easy process.
  • Dual citizenship is now more coveted than ever and, with many reputable Citizenship by Investment programmes in place, it is an accessible option for many," concludes Singh.

Government of Canada proclaims the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act into force

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Immigration to Canada, Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council, Government of Canada, Canadian nationality law, Marco Mendicino, Immigration consultant, Minister of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, ONTARIO, Canada

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) has formally applied to the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, to be continued as the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (College).

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) has formally applied to the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, to be continued as the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (College).
  • We are pleased that the College Act is now in force and that we are one step closer to fulfilling our mission of protecting consumers and enhancing the profession.
  • The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada), S.C. 2019, c. 29 (the College Act), officially came into force on December 9, 2020, and pursuant to subsection 84 (1) ICCRC is granted the right to apply to be continued as the College.
  • SOURCE Canada Gazette notice formally sets the coming into force of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act.

Minister Mendicino announces the coming into force of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Immigration to Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, Government of Canada, Canadian nationality law, Government, Canadian immigration law

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2020 /CNW/ -The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino announced today that the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act is now in force.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2020 /CNW/ -The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino announced today that the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act is now in force.
  • This Act provides a statutory framework to regulate immigration and citizenship consultants, and will make the forthcoming College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants the official regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants across the country.
  • The coming into force of the Act means that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is one step closer to the opening of the new College, which is anticipated in 2021.
  • The College Act stems from the 2019 Budget Implementation Act, which proposed to improve the oversight of immigration consultants in Canada.

Brexit is driving British Citizens to Citizenship by Investment Programmes

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Human migration, Cultural globalization, Nationality, Articles, Nationality law, Political concepts, Multiple citizenship, Citizenship, British nationality law, Immigrant investor programs, Canadian nationality law

Due to this uncertainty many have now turned to Citizenship by Investment Programmes as a means to obtain dual citizenship in another country.

Key Points: 
  • Due to this uncertainty many have now turned to Citizenship by Investment Programmes as a means to obtain dual citizenship in another country.
  • Citizenship by Investment (CBI) has long been a route taken to secure a second citizenship.
  • A survey conducted by CS Global Partners highlighted that 63% of British citizens would like a second citizenship and that the majority of this group made this decision because of Brexit.
  • While many can only gain dual citizenship via family connection, Citizenship by Investment Programmes offer an equal playing field for those able to invest," says Micha Emmett, CEO of CS Global Partners .