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
Canada ranks 19th in 2026 global country index Canada secured 19th place in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Countries rankings, released on May 13, marking a shift under a newly introduced data-driven evaluation system. The updated ranking reflects performance across 100 statistical indicators, replacing earlier perception-based surveys used in previous editions. The … Read more
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