Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
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Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
Tag: Bill C-3
Can ‘Lost Canadians’ Force IRCC to Clear the C-3 Backlog?
Bill C-3 recognised the Lost Canadians as citizens, but IRCC’s certificate backlog keeps them waiting. When can a writ of mandamus compel the department to decide?
Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
Before Ottawa Recruits New Immigrants, It Needs To Process The Citizens It Already Has
Before recruiting new immigrants, Ottawa must clear the unconstitutional backlog of citizenship-by-descent applications.
Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
Proof Of Canadian Citizenship Now Takes 33 Months, And The Queue No Longer Explains Why
IRCC’s estimate for proof of Canadian citizenship rose from 25 to 33 months on September 3, 2026 while the application queue grew just 1.5%.
Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
Studying In Canada Can Qualify For Urgent Citizenship Certificate Processing
IRCC can process a citizenship certificate urgently to attend school, college or university. See what to submit and why the registrar’s deadline matters.
Colin R. Singer
August 31, 2026
IRCC Updates Citizenship by Descent Certificate Forms And Tightens Proof Of The 1,095-Day Presence Test
IRCC updated its citizenship certificate package on August 25, 2026. See how a parent must prove 1,095 days in Canada and who cannot swear an affidavit.
Colin R. Singer
August 27, 2026
IRCC Confirms Air Travel Can Qualify For Urgent Citizenship Certificate Processing
IRCC says some dual Canadian citizens with booked air travel to Canada can request urgent processing of a citizenship certificate. See who qualifies.
Colin R. Singer
August 20, 2026
Urgent Processing of Canadian Citizenship for Medical Hardship
Learn how to request urgent Canadian citizenship processing for medical hardship, what evidence IRCC requires and how to strengthen your application.
Colin R. Singer
August 14, 2026
‘Lost Canadians’ Citizenship Certificates Suspended: Can IRCC Revoke or Suspend Citizenship by Descent (Bill C-3) Certificates?
IRCC is sending “surrender letters” demanding Lost Canadians return Bill C-3 citizenship certificates. Our legal analysis on whether it can — and your rights.
Colin R. Singer
August 10, 2026
Your Canada Citizenship Application Will Be Rejected If It Does Not Meet These Minimum Requirements
Canada will reject citizenship certificate applications missing key documents as demand rises after citizenship by descent rule changes.
Colin R. Singer
May 27, 2026