The federal government will miss the extended deadline to make changes to the second-generation cut-off provision regarding citizenship by descent. Governor General Mary Simon has prorogued Parliament until March 24, 2025, so the federal government will not be able to amend the Citizenship Act prior to the most recent deadline of March 19, 2025. Current … Read more
On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for changes to Canada’s first generation limit (FGL) by three more months. The new deadline is March 19, 2025. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Canada’s FGL restricts the ability of Canadian citizens born abroad to pass … Read more
If you’re a permanent resident applying for Canadian citizenship, you can take action to avoid potential pitfalls in your application, which might result in delays. Citizenship applications can be quite involved, and it’s easy to make mistakes that might result in delays. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen ImmigrationLaw Firm This article … Read more
At midnight on March 31, 2025, the right of citizenship fee for adults was increased. Permanent residents who have applied—or will apply—for Canadian citizenship on or after this date will now be subject to the new fee of $119.75. Those who have submitted a complete Canadian citizenship application online before midnight on March 31, and … Read more
