
25-Month Processing Time for Proof of Canadian Citizenship: Should You Submit Now or Delay?
The wait for proof of Canadian citizenship by descent has hit 25 months, with 121,800 files in the queue. Why it climbed — and whether to file now or wait.

Colin R. Singer is a Canadian immigration lawyer who has been in good standing with the Barreau du Québec for more than 35 years. As Founder and Managing Partner of immigration.ca — Canada’s longest-standing online immigration platform, operating since 1994 — he is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on economic-class and business immigration.
His practice focuses on skilled-worker and business immigration, including the recruitment of international professionals, intra-company transfers, and Canada’s Start-Up Visa program. He advises individuals, families, and corporate clients across healthcare, manufacturing, food services, construction, and technology, and leads immigration.ca’s appeal and advocacy work on behalf of applicants challenging refused visa and immigration decisions.

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