IRCC updates processing times for temporary visas Canada’s immigration department released revised processing time estimates on June 24, showing shorter wait periods across several temporary residence categories, including work permits, study permits, and super visas. The most notable figure is a reduction in in-Canada work permit processing to 144 days, representing the lowest reported level … Read more
IRCC tightens checks on immigration language tests Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced updated processing instructions on June 23, 2026, directing officers to intensify verification of language test results submitted with immigration applications. The revised measures focus on fraud detection, including new requirements for cross-checking applicant photographs and reviewing alerts issued by testing organizations. … Read more
IRCC Updates Processing Times for Temporary Residence Applications Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates on June 17, showing changes across multiple temporary residence categories. The latest data reflects improvements in certain work permit and visitor visa timelines, alongside increases for super visa applications. The update compares processing trends over a … Read more
IRCC backlog falls to lowest level since July 2025 Canada’s immigration application backlog declined to 922,700 as of April 30, 2026, marking its lowest level since July 2025, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The department reported a total inventory of 2,153,900 applications during the same period, with 1,231,200 processed within established service … Read more
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