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Permanent Residence November 12, 2026

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Start-Up Visa Priority Processing: IRCC’s 3 Tiers

Start-Up Visa priority processing now places eligible applications already in IRCC’s inventory into three queues, with the strongest priority given to teams…

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Permanent Residence Nov 12, 2026

Alberta AAIP Issues 525 Invitations in 6 Rounds

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Immigration News Nov 12, 2026

Canada Immigration Announcement on November 12, 2026

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Canada’s worker retention measure announced in Budget 2026

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Immigration News Nov 12, 2026

Budget 2026 investments highlighted in Thunder Bay

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Start-Up Visa Priority Processing: IRCC’s 3 Tiers

Printed Alberta AAIP program covers and six dated result cards show 525 invitations across Rural Renewal, Alberta Opportunity and Dedicated Health Care selections from October 22 to November 2, 2026.

Alberta AAIP Issues 525 Invitations in 6 Rounds

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Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 57 NLPNP & AIP Invitations

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PEI PNP Draw Invites 192 on November 9, 2026

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Canada Accelerates Hong Kong and Ukraine PR Applications

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Apply for Canada Study Permit 2027

Apply for Canada Study Permit 2027

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Ontario pauses OSAP at private postsecondary institutions

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Study permit guidance for minor children, September 22, 2026

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Canada Study Permit Conditions and Rules for 2026

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Canada reports lower student and worker arrivals

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Express Entry LMIA exemption policy starts in 2026

C11 and ICT CRS Points

C11 & ICT CRS Points: 2026 Rules for Business Owners

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Haiti Open Work Permit Renewals Policy

Canada’s Sudan open work permit renewal policy dated October 28, 2026, beside a maple leaf and Sudanese flag.

Sudan Open Work Permit Renewal Policy in Canada

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IRCC Changes LMIA Concurrent Processing

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NEXUS Interview Deadline Returns to Two Years

New Study Permit Rules Canada 2025 – Student Regulations Update

Consent Letters for Children Travelling Outside Canada 2026

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Canada Extends Ebola Temporary Measures to Sept. 28, 2026

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IRCC Updates Super Visa Income Rules for Hosts

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Apply for Canadian Citizenship Online or on Paper

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Citizenship certificate processing time reaches 33 months

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Online Passport Renewal Now Open to Eligible Adults

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Canada starts 30 days or free passport guarantee

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Canada News & Updates

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Canada Immigration Announcement on November 12, 2026

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Canada’s worker retention measure announced in Budget 2026

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Budget 2026 investments highlighted in Thunder Bay

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Budget 2026 Culture Investments Near $4 Billion

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Policy and Updates November 12, 2026

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IRCC Adds PRRA Designated Representative Process

IRCC’s new PRRA designated representative process took effect on November 3, 2026. It provides for representatives to be appointed in prescribed circumstances…

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Federal Court Nov 12, 2026

Mandamus Order Requires New Brunswick PNP PR Decision

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Federal Court Nov 11, 2026

Mandamus Granted for Citizenship Application Delay

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Policy and Updates Nov 10, 2026

IRCC clarifies A77 work permit prioritization

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Policy and Updates Nov 9, 2026

IRCC Adds Ministerial Refugee Claim Withdrawal

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IRCC Adds PRRA Designated Representative Process

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IRCC clarifies A77 work permit prioritization

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IRCC Adds Ministerial Refugee Claim Withdrawal

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IRCC clarifies permit holder class eligibility

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IRCC Updates H&C Intake Instructions After Bill C-12

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Mandamus Order Requires New Brunswick PNP PR Decision

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Mandamus Granted for Citizenship Application Delay

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Refugee Claim Credibility Challenge Dismissed

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Internal Flight Alternative Upheld in Colombian Claim

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Protected Person PR Mandamus Granted After Delay

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