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Canada’s proof of citizenship finalizations slowed in July

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized just 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, continuing a downward trend in month-to-month processing. Finalizing in this context means the certificates were approved, since the department labels this figure as "proofs issued since January 1, 2026".

Canada’s proof of citizenship finalizations slowed in July

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized just 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, continuing a downward trend in month-to-month processing.

Finalizing in this context means the certificates were approved, since the department labels this figure as "proofs issued since January 1, 2026".

Between January and May of 2026, the department issued 28,940 citizenship […] The post Canada's proof of citizenship finalizations slowed in July first appeared on CIC News.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized just 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, continuing a downward trend in month-to-month processing. Finalizing in this context means the certificates were approved, since the department labels this figure as "proofs issued since January 1, 2026". Between January and May of 2026, the department issued 28,940 citizenship […] The post Canada's proof of citizenship finalizations slowed in July first appeared on CIC News.

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