Canada citizenship certificate wait jumps to 25 months; backlog crosses 121,000 - The Economic Times

Canadian citizenship certificate wait times have significantly increased to twenty-five months. The number of applications awaiting a decision has now surpassed one hundred thousand. This sharp rise follows a rule change allowing more people to claim citizenship by descent. A recent review of citizenship certificates also contributed to the growing processing delays. Applicants are advised to apply soon as backlogs are expected to continue growing.

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