Processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship applications jumps in September, nears three years
As of September, new applicants for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate will have to…
Canada pauses processing of some citizenship-by-descent applications, clarifies rules for those under review
Canada’s immigration department has temporarily stopped finalizing some new citizenship-by-descent applications, according to reporting by…
Canada asks new citizens to hand back their citizenship certificates
Recent applicants under Canada’s expanded citizenship laws are facing renewed scrutiny from the government, after…
New TR to PR pathway limited so far to submitted PR applications, dubbed “In-Canada Workers Initiative”
Updated: May, 5, 2026 Published: May 5, 2026 Canada’s long-awaited new “TR to PR pathway”…
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…
How Canada will handle groups of immigration applications with new C-12 powers
Published: March 31, 2026 Canada’s new immigration law gives the government broad authority to cancel,…
Canada hikes permanent residence and citizenship fees
The federal government is increasing fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30,…
Indian nationals see faster visitor visas and work permits in latest processing times update
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing time estimates for all…
Why former PEQ candidates now have better PR options outside Quebec
Foreign nationals who had previously sought permanent residence through the now-defunct Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)…
PGP alternatives to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada faster and for less
As of January 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) official webpage states that…