Canada updates wait times for permanent residence and citizenship applicants
On August 10, Canada’s immigration department refreshed its processing time estimates for various permanent residence (PR) and citizenship…
Canada launches online passport renewals
As of July 28, Canadian citizens aged 16 years of age or older can now renew their passports…
Canada boosts transparency on permanent resident admissions
Canada’s immigration department has made clear that its top-line targets for annual permanent residence (PR) admissions don’t tell…
Canada holds second-ever Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.…
Processing time for in-Canada work permits falls to lowest this year
On June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing significant improvements—particularly for…
Economic permanent resident applicants see drop in processing times
Processing times have decreased for permanent residence applicants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP),…
Canada holds second consecutive provincial nominee draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.…
IRCC releases updated processing times for temporary residence applications
On May 20, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest processing time estimates for newly-submitted applications.…
The Express Entry pool is running lower on French speakers—what does it mean for other candidates?
Recent Express Entry draws suggest that Canada’s immigration department is having to go deeper into its supply of…
BREAKING: Canada is fast-tracking permanent residence applications for TR-to-PR eligible workers
The federal government has released new details on eligibility criteria for its In-Canada Workers Initiative, often referred to…
Canada moves to expand work authorization for international students and graduates
As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students in Canada no longer need a co-op work permit to…
IRCC plans to bring back job offer points under Express Entry, as part of wider reforms
Canada’s immigration department has revealed plans to reintroduce Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers under the…