Canada eases exit rules for refugee applicants Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued updated program delivery instructions confirming that refugees applying for resettlement are not required to provide exit permits or proof of legal status in their host country. The clarification, published in 2026, aligns with provisions under the Immigration and Refugee Protection … Read more
CBSA confirms permanent closure of Four Falls border crossing The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on May 11, 2026, that the Four Falls port of entry (POE) in New Brunswick will not reopen, formalizing a closure that has been in place since May 2020. The crossing, located in northwestern New Brunswick, had been shut … Read more
IRCC updates processing times for PR and citizenship On May 12, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released revised processing time estimates for permanent residence and citizenship applications across multiple programs. The update shows longer processing periods for several economic immigration streams, including Express Entry and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), alongside notable increases in … Read more
Criminal inadmissibility rules in focus ahead of 2026 Canadian Grand Prix With the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix scheduled for May 22 to May 24 in Montreal, federal border rules related to criminal inadmissibility are drawing attention as international travel increases. Canadian authorities assess foreign criminal records under domestic legal standards, which can affect … Read more
Looking to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry? Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is the single most important number in your application. It determines whether you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence, or remain in the pool watching others get selected. In this complete guide, you’ll learn exactly how the CRS … Read more
IRCC issues 380 Express Entry ITAs in PNP draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw on May 11, 2026, issuing 380 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The round targeted candidates nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this selection was … Read more
New Brunswick issues 373 immigration invitations across multiple programs New Brunswick conducted several immigration selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026, issuing a combined total of 373 invitations to candidates across provincial and regional pathways. The invitations were distributed through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), … Read more
Quebec invites 2,555 candidates in April PSTQ draw Quebec conducted a large immigration draw on April 30, issuing 2,555 invitations under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations were distributed across all four program streams, including highly skilled workers, intermediate occupations, regulated professions, and exceptional talent. The selection round represents the fourth PSTQ draw … Read more
IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times As of May 6, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing timelines for several temporary residence application categories, showing notable week-over-week changes between April 29 and May 6. The most significant declines were recorded for study permit applications submitted within Canada, which dropped by two … Read more
Canada ranks above U.S. in global research report Canada secured third place in university research performance with a score of 89.4 in the 2026 MeasureHE Country 100 report, released on April 28, 2026. The United States followed closely in fourth position with a score of 89.0. The findings position Canada among the leading higher education … Read more