Canada suspends 36,000 PR applications under Ebola order As of May 24, 2026, the federal government has paused processing for 36,060 permanent residence (PR) applications tied to foreign nationals residing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and the Republic of South Sudan. The action forms part of public health measures linked to Ebola … Read more
AIP processing times drop to 26 months in June Processing times for permanent residence applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) were updated to 26 months as of June 8, 2026. The figure marks a notable reduction compared to the 38-month estimate published on May 12, 2026. The revised timeline represents a decrease of approximately … Read more
IRCC processing times fall for key PR streams Processing times for several permanent residence pathways declined as of June 8, with the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) recording a reduction of 12 months to an estimated 26 months. Updated figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show shorter wait periods across select economic immigration streams, … Read more
Manitoba PNP draw issues 282 invitations Manitoba issued 282 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on January 25, 2024, through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The invitations were distributed across multiple streams, including Skilled Workers in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas. The draw reflects ongoing provincial efforts to address workforce demands through targeted immigration … Read more
IRCC updates temporary residence processing times Canada’s immigration department revised its estimated processing timelines on June 3, with updated figures covering work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicates largely stable timelines compared to late May, with modest reductions in several categories and … Read more
IRCC updates temporary visa processing times May 26 Canada’s immigration department released revised processing time estimates on May 26 for temporary residence applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest data reflects changes recorded over a one-week period beginning May 20. Several categories showed limited improvement, while others experienced longer … Read more
Canada introduces quarantine rules for travellers linked to Ebola outbreak Canada will enforce new quarantine measures starting at 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 30, 2026, targeting travellers who have recently been in regions affected by an Ebola outbreak. The policy is scheduled to remain in effect until August 29, 2026. The measure applies to individuals … Read more
Canada expands eTA access to Indonesia and Malaysia travellers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on May 25 that selected citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia will be able to travel to Canada without a traditional visitor visa starting May 26 at 5:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The change introduces access to Canada’s electronic travel … Read more
IRCC backlog declines as Express Entry reaches record low Canada’s immigration application backlog fell to 935,000 cases as of March 31, 2026, according to newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The figures show continued reductions in several major categories, including Express Entry and provincial nominations. The update provides a snapshot of … Read more
Canada lifts asylum filing limits for minors On May 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a temporary public policy that removes key asylum filing restrictions for unaccompanied minors. The measure changes how certain refugee claims are assessed under recent reforms tied to Bill C-12. The update follows rules that took effect on … Read more