Canadian immigration authorities are streamlining the citizenship process for LGBT Americans seeking to relocate north of the border, according to CIC News reports. While typical American applicants face approximately a year-long wait for Canadian citizenship approval, LGBT individuals are receiving expedited processing with some cases resolved in as little as two weeks.
Immigration officials report a noticeable increase in applications from LGBT Americans. The accelerated approval process reflects Canada’s stated goal of protecting LGBT individuals from potential “harm” they might face in the United States.
