Canada’s immigration department has released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, bringing positive news for many applicants. The latest figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that several application categories have experienced faster processing, while most others remain stable.
Ontario has officially launched the biggest restructuring of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) since the program was created.
Canada has introduced a major humanitarian exemption under its refugee laws. The government has officially confirmed that Canada exempts unaccompanied minors from new refugee claim ineligibility rules introduced under Bill C-12.
British Columbia has held another BC PNP draw 2026, inviting 437 Skills Immigration candidates through its Innovate: High Economic Impact selection. The draw took place on May 14, 2026, and focused on candidates who may bring strong economic value to the province.
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the temporary measure allowing international students to work unlimited hours off-campus would not be renewed. As of September 2024, international students are once again limited to working 24 hours per week during the academic year. This change makes it essential for students to find high-paying part-time jobs to maximize their earnings within these restricted hours.
Canada Limits Study Permits as part of a broader initiative to manage immigration more sustainably. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new measures to cap the number of study permits and revise the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. These changes aim to balance immigration needs with economic realities.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now experiencing an overwhelming backlog of over one million applications for the first time in several months. As of July 31, 2024, the backlog reached 1,002,400 applications out of a total inventory of 2,364,700 applications. To address the backlog, IRCC has set a goal of reducing the number of temporary residents to manage this increasing volume.
