Achtari law office

06/25/2026

⚠️ IRCC temporarily halts processing of proof of Canadian Citizenship Applications

This week, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced that she has instructed IRCC to stop finalizing new proof of Canadian citizenship applications, while the department conducts an internal review.

What does this mean?

If you have applied for a Proof of Canadian Citizenship (Citizenship Certificate)—particularly under the recent changes to citizenship by descent—you should expect additional processing delays until the review is complete. IRCC has not announced when normal processing will resume.

The Minister has stated that all applications are being reviewed before any new certificates are finalized. The review follows concerns after a number of previously issued certificates were recalled, pending further examination.

If you have a pending application, there is no indication that you need to take any action at this time unless IRCC contacts you directly. However, applicants should be prepared for additional delays and monitor their IRCC account for updates.

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06/17/2026

This year I’m doing things differently. Attending AILA conference 2026 virtually!

05/30/2026

Closing panel- “A brave new world: Reimagining Administrative and Immigration Law for the Next Quarter Century “

05/29/2026

Reflection on IRPA after 25 years!

05/29/2026

CBA annual immigration conference in Ottawa. Special opening Remarks by the Honourable Lena M Diab.

05/27/2026

⚠️ Major U.S. Immigration Update: Adjustment of Status May Become Much Harder

Adjustment of Status (AOS) is the process that allows certain individuals already inside the United States to apply for permanent residence (a Green Card) without leaving the country. AOS is now considered an "extraordinary form of relief".

This announcement means that applicants will have to pursue consular processing instead and leave the USA while waiting for their Green Cards.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the....

05/25/2026

Adjustment of status is no longer the norm.

A new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home countries may cause long waits and complications for Canadians living in the U.S. seeking permanent residency, Canadian immigration lawyers say.

04/28/2026

PR application fee increase- Important update.

04/18/2026

Apprenez comment immigrer au Canada en tant que médecin

04/05/2026

Permanent residents planning a trip outside of Canada: Make sure you travel with a valid permanent resident (PR) card. You'll need to show it when you come back to Canada. https://bit.ly/3Z7aEsu