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
Quebec to reopen PEQ immigration program for two years Quebec’s government announced on May 5 that the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) will be reinstated for a limited two-year period after its closure on November 19, 2025. The decision was outlined during Premier Christine Fréchette’s inaugural address to the National Assembly, marking a policy shift … Read more
Canada confirms July 15 rollout of new immigration consultant regulations Canada will implement a revised regulatory framework for immigration and citizenship consultants on July 15, 2026, following a federal announcement made on May 6, 2026. The changes will directly affect licensed consultants operating under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). The updated rules … Read more
New Brunswick narrows NBPNP invitations to 3 sectors New Brunswick has restricted invitations under a key immigration stream as of May 4, 2026, focusing only on candidates working in healthcare, education, and construction trades. The change applies to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) Skilled Worker Stream’s New Brunswick Experience pathway, where invitations to … Read more
Manitoba targets TPP work permit holders in new draws The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) announced on May 1 that it will conduct targeted draws for individuals holding Manitoba-specific work permits issued under a temporary federal policy tied to provincial nominee candidates. The update outlines that applicants who obtained a Manitoba Support Letter through the … Read more
Express Entry growth slows as top scores rise Canada’s Express Entry system recorded a net increase of 897 candidate profiles between April 12 and April 26, bringing the total to 234,452. This represents a slower pace of growth compared with the previous reporting period, which saw an increase of more than 2,100 profiles. Despite the … Read more
Canada outlines limited rollout of In-Canada Workers Initiative On May 4, 2026, the federal government released its first detailed update on the In-Canada Workers Initiative, confirming that 3,600 individuals had already obtained permanent residence under the measure. The initiative is set to process up to 33,000 transitions from temporary to permanent residency between 2026 and … Read more
SINP May 4 Intake Fills Most Sector Caps on Opening Day Saskatchewan opened its third 2026 intake under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on May 4, with most sector limits reached within hours of launch. The intake targeted employer submissions in three capped sectors, with retail and accommodation-related occupations filling immediately. Provincial data shows … Read more
Canada accelerates permanent residence processing for select TR-to-PR applicants Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed on May 4, 2026, that certain permanent residence applications are being processed more quickly under a newly implemented temporary resident-to-permanent resident (TR-to-PR) pathway. The measure targets foreign workers already in Canada who applied through regional immigration programs and have … Read more