The U.S. is home to many famous Americans who, in late December 2025, became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens when Canada updated its citizenship law. The new law, which removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship based on ancestry, doesn’t just apply to the big names: it applies to millions of everyday Americans, too. Check Your […]

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On April 30, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held two draws under two of its Employer Job Offer streams, targeting candidates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The province issued a total of 997 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), primarily to healthcare, construction and trades, administration, and tech and IT professionals. Assess your eligibility for […]

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Temporary residents in Canada who have lost their status as workers or students may now apply for restoration of status as a visitor. Prior to this change, such foreign nationals may have needed to leave Canada and then seek re-entry as visitors, because restoration of status was limited to the same status they previously held: […]

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Around one in seven Rhode Islanders qualifies for U.S.-Canadian dual citizenship, following a recent change to Canadian law. The law, Bill C-3, eliminated the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, putting Rhode Island, with its French-Canadian/Franco-American heritage, among the shortlist of the most eligible regions in the United States. Today, any American born before December […]

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Under the proposed Express Entry reforms, candidates in higher-earning occupations are set to be prioritized for selection as Canadian permanent residents in the future. The proposed “high-wage” occupation factor in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) would award extra points to candidates in jobs paying 2x, 1.5x, and/or 1.3x the annual median wage. See your eligibility […]

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Following a change in Canada’s citizenship law, Matt LeBlanc has become as Canadian as his Friends co-star Matthew Perry, along with millions of Americans across the country. Under the new law, which removed the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, LeBlanc, who starred as Joey Tribbiani in Friends its spin-off Joey, is now recognized as […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing times for temporary residence applications on April 29, 2026—and some show significant improvements. Applicants from Pakistan and Nigeria saw the most notable improvements to wait time over the span of two weeks. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law Here are the biggest changes to […]

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As of April 30, 2026, Canada’s permanent residence (PR) processing fees have increased across all streams and programs—including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and family sponsorship. Here’s what you need to know, whether you have a PR application in progress — or plan to submit one soon. See how competitive your Express Entry profile […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400; and Created an Express […]

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Moving to Canada often means learning how a new financial system works. Banking, credit, taxes, and investing may operate differently from what you experienced in your home country. Because of this, some newcomers choose to work with a financial advisor. An advisor may help explain financial options and support you as you build your financial […]

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