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Canada Reduces Completeness Checks for Overseas Citizenship Applications

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Effective March 1, 2026, Global Affairs Canada ceased conducting completeness checks for proof of citizenship applications submitted from outside Canada and the United States. IRCC updated its operational instructions for officers on May 15, 2026 to reflect this reduced role.

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