IRCC updates March 2026 immigration processing times

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IRCC updates March 2026 immigration processing times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued its latest processing time update for temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications, reflecting data current to March 9 and March 11, 2026. The update shows minor shifts across several application categories, including faster processing for some family sponsorship and … Read more

Canadian Passport Rises to Seventh in Global Ranking

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Canadian Passport Rises to Seventh in Global Ranking Canada’s passport has advanced to seventh position in the latest update of the Henley Global Passport Index, marking an improvement from eighth place earlier this year. The new ranking reflects expanded international mobility for Canadian citizens, who now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 destinations. The … Read more

Kelowna outlines 2026 priority jobs for francophone immigration

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Kelowna outlines 2026 priority jobs for francophone immigration The City of Kelowna in British Columbia has announced its updated list of priority sectors and occupations for the 2026 Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The update includes one new sector and eight newly identified occupations to address local labour needs. The FCIP enables designated communities outside … Read more

Senate Adds Oversight Amendment to Immigration Bill C-12

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Senate Adds Oversight Amendment to Immigration Bill C-12 Canada’s Senate has introduced new oversight measures to a major immigration reform bill as it proceeds through its third reading. The amendment would require greater transparency in how asylum claim restrictions are applied. Bill C-12, titled “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s … Read more

Northwest Territories Opens Employer-Driven and Francophone Streams

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Northwest Territories Opens Employer-Driven and Francophone Streams The Government of the Northwest Territories has reopened two immigration streams under its Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) as of March 9 at noon. The Employer-Driven and Francophone Streams are now accepting candidates under updated program structures. The reopening follows the introduction of an Expression of Interest (EOI) … Read more

Canada introduces new IEC work permits for Portugal and Taiwan

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Canada launches new work permit options for Portuguese and Taiwanese youth Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced two new employer-specific work permit pathways under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The initiatives apply to youth from Portugal and Taiwan through the Young Professionals stream. The new options, introduced under bilateral youth mobility agreements, … Read more

Canada pauses removals for Israeli and Lebanese nationals

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Canada temporarily halts removals for Israeli and Lebanese nationals Canada has introduced a temporary suspension of removal orders for certain Israeli and Lebanese nationals who are currently in the country with temporary or permanent resident status. The measure, effective March 7, was announced in response to escalating violence in Israel and Lebanon that has created … Read more

LMIA processing times rise across most TFWP streams

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LMIA processing times rise across most TFWP streams Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has reported longer processing times for most Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) streams under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The data, current to February 2026, show delays across nearly all categories despite a planned reduction in temporary foreign worker admissions … Read more

Common Errors in Express Entry Applications

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Common Errors in Express Entry Applications Incorrect or incomplete information in Canada’s Express Entry system can lead to application rejection or findings of misrepresentation. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires that all data submitted through Express Entry profiles and permanent residence applications remain accurate and verifiable. Recent reviews of application trends show recurring mistakes … Read more