Canada Ends Temporary Work Permit Policy for Iranians Canada has concluded its temporary public policy that permitted Iranian nationals in the country to apply for special open work permits. The measure officially ended at midnight, Coordinated Universal Time, on March 1, 2026. The expiry affects Iranians with temporary resident status who had been eligible to … Read more
B.C. Regions Announce 2026 RCIP Priority Occupations Three regions in British Columbia participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have confirmed the sectors and occupations they will target in 2026. The update outlines the workforce areas where foreign workers will be prioritized for permanent residence consideration. The RCIP is a federal initiative aimed at … Read more
IRCC Updates Processing Times for Temporary Visas Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing time estimates for several categories of temporary resident applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The new figures reflect the most recent data available as of February 24, 2026. The latest update shows significant … Read more
Senate Moves Immigration Bill C-12 to Final Reading Canada’s Senate is advancing a major immigration reform bill to its final reading after a committee review concluded without recommending any changes. The legislation, known as Bill C-12, proposes significant adjustments to the country’s immigration and asylum systems. The measure would provide the federal cabinet with expanded … Read more
Ontario Communities Outline 2026 RCIP Job Priorities Five Ontario cities participating in Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have confirmed the employment sectors and occupations that will receive priority for permanent residence nominations in 2026. The pilot enables foreign nationals with job offers in designated communities to apply for permanent residence if their occupation aligns … Read more
IRCC Releases First Artificial Intelligence Strategy Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its first comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, establishing a national framework for how the department intends to integrate AI across its operations. The newly published plan introduces guiding principles, identifies potential applications, and classifies the department’s use of AI tools. The … Read more
IRCC backlog tops one million applications by end of 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported that its total application backlog reached its highest level of 2025, surpassing one million pending files by December 31. The figure reflects a steady increase since mid-year, despite some reductions in specific categories such as Express Entry. IRCC … Read more
IRCC updates February 2026 immigration processing times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued its latest update on processing times across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. The February 2026 figures show mixed results, with longer waits for several temporary resident categories and modest improvements for certain family sponsorship applications. The data compares … Read more
Canada Gains Visa-Free Access to China for 2026 Starting February 17, 2026, Canadian passport holders are permitted to visit China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The new arrangement, confirmed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, remains valid until at least December 31, 2026. The change allows Canadians to travel to China … Read more
IRCC reminds applicants to declare all family members Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reiterated that all family members, including spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children, must be declared in permanent residence applications. The clarification outlines that this requirement applies whether those relatives are accompanying the main applicant to Canada or not. The policy … Read more