IRCC backlog drops below one million in January Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported that its total application backlog fell to 990,300 as of January 31, 2026. This marks the first time since October 2025 that the backlog has dropped below one million. The update reflects shifting processing trends across permanent residence, temporary residence, … Read more
How Katy Perry Could Qualify for Canadian Permanent Residency American singer Katy Perry would be required to secure permanent resident status to live in Canada, under the same regulations that apply to all foreign nationals. Citizenship by descent would only apply if she had a Canadian parent, which available records indicate she does not. Canada … Read more
IRCC to Reinstate Job Offer Points in Express Entry Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to reintroduce Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers within the Express Entry system. The measure forms part of a wider set of policy updates outlined in the department’s most recent planning document. The proposed change … Read more
St-Pierre-Jolys updates 2026 priority jobs under FCIP The village of St-Pierre-Jolys, located about 50 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, has released its updated list of priority sectors and occupations for 2026 under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The community has added one new sector and ten new occupations to its list while removing ten that … Read more
Canada to Let Rural Employers Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers The federal government has announced that rural employers across Canada will soon have expanded access to temporary foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The measure, revealed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on March 13, aims to ease persistent labour shortages … Read more
Canada introduces temporary work permit extension for Quebec The federal government has introduced a temporary measure to allow certain foreign workers in Quebec to continue their employment while their permanent residence applications are being reviewed. Announced on March 13 by Joël Lightbound on behalf of Immigration Minister Lena Diab, the initiative provides access to an … Read more
Canada issues 250 ITAs in new senior managers draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on March 5, marking the first selection round focused on senior managers with Canadian work experience. The department issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) … Read more
Senate Approves Major Immigration Reform Bill Canada’s Senate has approved Bill C‑12, advancing the most extensive immigration reforms in decades. The legislation introduces new executive powers, updates to the asylum process, and expanded data‑sharing authorities for federal agencies. The bill, titled An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the … Read more
UK Ends Study Visas for Four Nations as Canada Remains Open The United Kingdom has announced it will stop issuing study visas to citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. The change, described by the UK Home Office as a “visa brake,” will take effect on March 26. The decision follows a reported surge in … Read more
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