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Lost Canadians Explained: Who They Are and What Bill C-3 Changes
Citizenship by descent

Lost Canadians Explained: Who They Are and What Bill C-3 Changes

Harleen Kaur Chadha
Harleen Kaur Chadha
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (BA, LL.B. (Hons), LL.M.)
Canadian Citizenship By Descent, Second Generation: Substantial Connection Test (The 1,095 Day Rule)
Citizenship by descent

Canadian Citizenship By Descent, Second Generation: Substantial Connection Test (The 1,095 Day Rule)

Agnès Chaudron
Agnès Chaudron
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (BA, M.Sc., JD)
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Through a Great-Grandparent: What's Possible After Bill C-3
Citizenship by descent

Canadian Citizenship by Descent Through a Great-Grandparent: What's Possible After Bill C-3

Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Express Entry's New Points Rules Are in Force: What Changed on November 3, 2026
Permanent residence

Express Entry's New Points Rules Are in Force: What Changed on November 3, 2026

November 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
IRCC Quietly Changed the Quality Assurance Section of the CIT 0001 Guide: What Changed on September 23, 2026
Citizenship by descent

IRCC Quietly Changed the Quality Assurance Section of the CIT 0001 Guide: What Changed on September 23, 2026

October 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Inside BAnQ: Our Team's Visit to Quebec's National Archives
Citizenship by descent

Inside BAnQ: Our Team's Visit to Quebec's National Archives

October 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Express Entry Job Offer Points Are Back, With No LMIA: 5 Changes Starting November 3, 2026
Permanent residence

Express Entry Job Offer Points Are Back, With No LMIA: 5 Changes Starting November 3, 2026

October 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Can You Use Library and Archives Canada Records in a Citizenship Application? We Asked LAC
Citizenship by descent

Can You Use Library and Archives Canada Records in a Citizenship Application? We Asked LAC

October 2026
Magali Goblot
Magali Goblot
Research Assistant (BCL/JD candidate, BA (Hons))
Identity Documents for Children in a Canadian Citizenship Application: What IRCC Accepts and What It Returns
Citizenship by descent

Identity Documents for Children in a Canadian Citizenship Application: What IRCC Accepts and What It Returns

October 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
CILA 2026: What IRCC Told Lawyers About Citizenship by Descent
Citizenship by descent

CILA 2026: What IRCC Told Lawyers About Citizenship by Descent

October 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Why We No Longer Offer Hourly File Reviews
Firm updates

Why We No Longer Offer Hourly File Reviews

September 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Our Promise to Clients: We Stand Behind Our Work Until a Decision Is Made
Firm updates

Our Promise to Clients: We Stand Behind Our Work Until a Decision Is Made

September 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Quebec Birth Certificates for Citizenship by Descent: What the Directeur de l'état civil Told Us
Citizenship by descent

Quebec Birth Certificates for Citizenship by Descent: What the Directeur de l'état civil Told Us

September 2026
Cédric Marin
Cédric Marin
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (LL.L., JD, LL.M.)
Canada and US Dual Citizenship: What Americans Need to Know
Citizenship by descent

Canada and US Dual Citizenship: What Americans Need to Know

September 2026
Agnès Chaudron
Agnès Chaudron
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (BA, M.Sc., JD)
Canadian Citizenship By Descent, Second Generation: Substantial Connection Test (The 1,095 Day Rule)
Citizenship by descent

Canadian Citizenship By Descent, Second Generation: Substantial Connection Test (The 1,095 Day Rule)

September 2026
Agnès Chaudron
Agnès Chaudron
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Lawyer (BA, M.Sc., JD)