IRCC updates show longer temporary visa waits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released revised processing time estimates on August 5, 2026, indicating longer wait periods across several temporary residence categories. The update reflects changes recorded between July 28 and early August, with notable increases affecting applicants in multiple countries. The revised figures cover work … Read more
IRCC review finds self-employed PR pathway outdated A federal evaluation published on July 28, 2026, has concluded that Canada’s Self-Employed Persons Program (SEPP) is no longer meeting its intended objectives. The review highlights an inventory of about 8,000 applications and processing times exceeding 10 years for some candidates who applied after mid-2022. The findings were … Read more
IRCC updates July 28 processing times for permits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates on July 28, 2026, showing longer wait periods for several temporary residence applications. The latest figures indicate that work and study permit processing times have increased for certain countries, including Pakistan and Nigeria, compared with the … Read more
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens New Canada–U.S. Crossing The Gordie Howe International Bridge began operations on July 27, 2026, adding a third land crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The opening introduces a new route at one of the busiest commercial and passenger corridors between Canada and the United States. Canadian border authorities confirmed the … Read more
Canada ranks above United States in latest global passport index Canada placed seventh globally as of July 21, 2026, in the Henley Passport Index, which evaluates passport strength based on travel access. The United States ranked 10th in the same update. The latest data shows Canada expanding its position compared to earlier in the year, … Read more
Canada Limits H&C Exemptions in PR Public Policies Canada’s immigration department released updated operational instructions on July 22, 2026, clarifying how humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) requests are to be handled within certain permanent residence applications. The update specifies that immigration officers cannot grant exemptions from requirements set under temporary public policies. The clarification affects foreign … Read more
IRCC updates temporary residence processing times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released revised processing time estimates on July 22, 2026, showing changes across several temporary residence categories. The latest data indicates longer wait periods for some work permit applicants abroad and modest reductions in processing times for certain visitor and super visa applications. The … Read more
Canada Clarifies PR Targets Exclude Special Measures Canada’s immigration department updated its reporting on July 21, 2026, confirming that annual permanent residence (PR) targets of 380,000 for both 2026 and 2027 do not include certain one-time admission measures. The clarification introduces a distinction between core immigration levels and additional pathways, affecting how overall admission totals … Read more
IRCC application inventory exceeds 1.5 million as of May 2026 Canada’s immigration department reported a total of 1,517,770 applications awaiting processing as of May 31, 2026. The figure reflects all applications not yet finalized across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship streams. The updated figures were released on July 21 through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship … Read more
IRCC to publish data on waitlisted PR applications As of July 21, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun releasing monthly figures showing how many permanent residence applications are actively processed compared with those placed in a waitlist. The update introduces new reporting across three major immigration classes and reflects capacity limits outlined in … Read more