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September 13, 2026

Canada reports lower student and worker arrivals

IRCC says new student and worker arrivals to Canada fell by 67% between January and June 2026 compared with the same period…

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September 11, 2026

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, CBC reported, citing figures…

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Sep 11, 2026

Refugee Durable Solution, Anenya v. Canada, 2026 FC 1149

Sep 10, 2026

Manitoba issues 793 invitations in MPNP Draw 279

Sep 9, 2026

IRCC Sponsorship Default Processing Guidance

Sep 7, 2026

IRCC Updates C13 Work Permit Instructions

Aug 24, 2026

IRCC Updates Super Visa Income Rules for Hosts

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Permanent Residence

SEP. 10, 2026

Manitoba issues 793 invitations in MPNP Draw 279

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply in MPNP Draw 279, held on… Read More

SEP. 10, 2026

BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw, September 10, 2026

The BC PNP draw on September 10, 2026 issued Skills Immigration invitations through targeted childcare, health, veterinary care… Read More

SEP. 7, 2026

IRCC Updates Work Permit Rules for Spouses of Students

IRCC has clarified its instructions for spouses and common-law partners of Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot participants who… Read More

SEP. 4, 2026

Express Entry Draw 441: Healthcare and Social, CRS 475

IRCC issued 3,500 invitations in Express Entry Draw 441 on September 4, 2026, targeting candidates in the Healthcare… Read More

SEP. 3, 2026

Express Entry Draw 440: Physicians, CRS 198

IRCC issued 229 invitations in Express Entry Draw 440 on September 3, 2026, targeting candidates in the Physicians… Read More

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Study in Canada

SEP. 13, 2026

Canada reports lower student and worker arrivals

IRCC says new student and worker arrivals to Canada fell by 67% between January and June 2026 compared… Read More

SEP. 9, 2026

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

SEP. 1, 2026

Canada Study Permit Financial Requirement 2026

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

APR. 29, 2025

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

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Working in Canada

SEP. 7, 2026

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

AUG. 31, 2026

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

AUG. 24, 2026

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

AUG. 20, 2026

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

AUG. 10, 2026

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

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Visiting Canada

AUG. 24, 2026

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

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Canadian Citizenship

SEP. 11, 2026

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

JUL. 29, 2026

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

MAR. 31, 2026

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

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Federal Court

SEP. 11, 2026

Refugee Durable Solution, Anenya v. Canada, 2026 FC 1149

The Federal Court granted judicial review in Refugee Durable Solution, Anenya v. Canada, 2026 FC 1149, after finding… Read More

SEP. 11, 2026

Work Permit Refusal, Singh v. Canada, 2026 FC 1147

In Work Permit Refusal, Singh v. Canada, 2026 FC 1147, the Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application… Read More

SEP. 11, 2026

PR Card Destruction, Yilbas v. Canada, 2026 FC 1139

The Federal Court allowed a judicial review of IRCC’s decision to destroy a permanent resident card that had… Read More

SEP. 11, 2026

TR To PR Pathway Status, Ihenyen v. Canada, 2026 FC 1143

The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a refusal under the TR to PR Pathway… Read More

SEP. 10, 2026

Temporary Resident Visa, Kumar v. Canada, 2026 FC 1138

In Kumar v. Canada, 2026 FC 1138, the Federal Court granted judicial review of a temporary resident visa… Read More

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Policy and Updates

SEP. 9, 2026

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