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
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
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
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
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
Canada expands restoration rules for out-of-status temporary residents On May 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its operational guidance, allowing certain temporary residents who lose status to apply for restoration as visitors. The change introduces an additional pathway for foreign nationals who were previously limited to restoring their original status as workers … Read more
IRCC updates processing times for temporary visas Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released revised processing time estimates on April 29, 2026, showing notable reductions in several temporary residence categories. The changes reflect a comparison with figures published two weeks earlier on April 15. The most significant shifts were recorded for applicants submitting from Pakistan … Read more