Canadian Immigration news, with context that helps.

Work permit holders can study without a study permit

Under a new IRCC public policy, eligible foreign nationals with a valid work permit may study without a… Read More →

Canada Study Permit Financial Requirement 2026 International students applying for a Canadian study permit on or after September 1,… Read More →

New Regulations for Study Permits

New Study Permit Rules Now in Force – November 2024 Changes Explained Effective November 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and… Read More →

IRCC Updates C13 Work Permit Instructions

IRCC’s C13 instructions outline when foreign nationals may be considered for work permits to carry out emergency repairs… Read More →

Judges, referees and similar officials [R186(m)]

Foreign nationals invited to serve as judges, referees or similar officials at certain international events in Canada may… Read More →

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) [R204(c) – C18]

IRCC’s Atlantic Immigration Program instructions set out the requirements for employer-specific work permits issued under administrative code C18,… Read More →

Labour Market Impact Assessment Review – Temporary Foreign

IRCC’s work permit instructions say that certain in-Canada applicants may have up to 90 days to provide a… Read More →

Family members of workers – Canadian interest

IRCC’s current instructions set out when spouses and common-law partners of foreign nationals working in eligible high-skilled occupations… Read More →

IRCC Updates Super Visa Income Rules for Hosts

IRCC’s super visa instructions set out two ways hosts may meet the minimum necessary income requirement, including an… Read More →

Citizenship certificate processing time reaches 33 months

Citizenship certificate processing time has reached an estimated 33 months, with more than 136,000 applications awaiting a decision,… Read More →

Online Passport Renewal Now Open to Eligible Adults

Online passport renewal is now available to all eligible adult Canadians in Canada, IRCC announced today. Applicants can… Read More →

Canada starts 30 days or free passport guarantee

Canada’s 30 days or free passport guarantee takes effect April 1, 2026. Applicants whose complete passport or travel… Read More →