Canada Proposes Permanent Early Work Permits Draft regulatory amendments published on June 19, 2026, would allow asylum seekers in Canada to access work permits earlier in the claims process, before referral to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). The proposal, released in the Canada Gazette, aims to formalize a measure that has been temporarily in place … Read more
Alberta launches online Eligibility Explorer for AAIP streams The Government of Alberta introduced a new digital tool on June 17 designed to outline potential immigration pathways under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The feature, called the Eligibility Explorer, uses a short questionnaire to match foreign nationals with relevant provincial streams. The launch reflects ongoing … Read more
IRCC Updates Processing Times for Temporary Residence Applications Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates on June 17, showing changes across multiple temporary residence categories. The latest data reflects improvements in certain work permit and visitor visa timelines, alongside increases for super visa applications. The update compares processing trends over a … Read more
IRCC backlog falls to lowest level since July 2025 Canada’s immigration application backlog declined to 922,700 as of April 30, 2026, marking its lowest level since July 2025, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The department reported a total inventory of 2,153,900 applications during the same period, with 1,231,200 processed within established service … Read more
Canada eases work permit access for PNP applicants Canada introduced temporary immigration measures on June 9, 2026, allowing certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants to apply for work permits without waiting for an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR). The policy change comes as processing delays for permanent residence applications have significantly extended wait times for AOR … Read more
In-Canada Work Permit Processing Times Drop to 186 Days Processing times for in-Canada work permit applications declined to 186 days as of June 10, 2026, according to updated figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The latest estimate reflects a decrease of 26 days compared to 212 days reported on May 6, 2026. … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador holds June 10 immigration draw with 108 invitations Newfoundland and Labrador issued 108 invitations to immigration candidates on June 10, 2026, in its latest provincial selection round. The invitations were distributed through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This draw marks the province’s seventh … Read more
Canada suspends 36,000 PR applications under Ebola order As of May 24, 2026, the federal government has paused processing for 36,060 permanent residence (PR) applications tied to foreign nationals residing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and the Republic of South Sudan. The action forms part of public health measures linked to Ebola … Read more
Manitoba ends Career Employment Pathway for international graduates Manitoba announced on June 11, 2026, that it is discontinuing the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) under its International Education Stream, with the change taking effect immediately. The update affects international graduates in the province who previously relied on the CEP as a route to provincial nomination through … Read more
Proposed high-wage factor to reshape Express Entry rankings for skilled workers A proposed federal change to Canada’s Express Entry system could alter rankings for candidates in 37 out of 89 priority occupations currently selected through category-based draws. The measure, known as the high-wage occupation factor, would introduce additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points tied to … Read more