Canada updates citizenship-by-descent document rules after reviewCanada's citizenship-by-descent application process has seen updated guidance following a review of certificates issued under Bill C-3. Imm...
Canada updates police clearance requirements for International Experience Canada work permit applicantsCanada's International Experience Canada (IEC) programme has updated its police certificate rules for foreign nationals. Applicants must no...
Canada changes evidence requirements for citizenship-by-descent applicantsCanada has significantly tightened rules for citizenship by descent applications. Applicants must now provide original government-issued do...
Canada eases work permit rules for provincial nominee applicants awaiting permanent residencyCanada has implemented temporary measures allowing certain Provincial Nominee Program applicants and their spouses to obtain work permits s...
Canada asks some newly approved citizens to return citizenship certificatesCanadian immigration authorities are re-examining citizenship-by-descent applications, prompting some recently approved citizens to return ...
Canada fast-tracks permanent residency for select temporary workers under one-time initiativeCanada is speeding up permanent residency for temporary workers already in the country. This special program targets those in smaller towns...
Canada increases validity of work authorisation support letters for foreign workers on maintained statusCanada has extended work authorization support letters (WP-EXT) to 365 days for foreign workers on maintained status, a significant increas...
Canada to accept new language test for Permanent Residence applicationsImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will soon accept the TOEFL Essentials test for permanent residency applications. Admini...
H-1B visa holders who moved to Canada on special work permits can now sponsor dependentsFamily members of H-1B visa holders can apply for TRVs and study permits through the IRCC Portal. The Canadian government launched a new wo...
Canada has a plan in the works to fast track some visitor visasCanada intends to prioritize the processing of certain visitor visas, particularly those related to tourism, major conferences, and events....
Canada says it will only be able to process half of the visa applications from India before end of the yearIRCC is hopeful that Indian visa application processing will return to normal by early 2024. The department plans for the 22 immigration st...
Canada's visa backlog is shrinking despite higher applicationsA recent report from the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274...
Canada plans revamp of student visa programme with 'Trusted Institution' tagInstitutions meeting certain criteria will be designated as Trusted Institutions. While the full implications of this designation are not y...
Still waiting to hear back on your Canadian immigration application? Here's what you can doA writ of mandamus serves as a legal remedy that urges administrative entities like IRCC to render decisions within stipulated timeframes.
Facing delay in your Canada immigration application? Take these stepsCanada's immigration system is facing backlog issues due to reasons such as COVID-19 pandemic, aging technology, high demand, and staffing ...
Canadian visa processing at standstill as federal workers' strike enters Day 7As of March 31, number of backlogged applications dropped below 9,00,000 for the first time since pandemic, with another 20,17,700 applicat...
Canada commits to enacting new rules to ensure equity for international studentsAccording to the CIMM report, even though Canada is a popular location for international students, many students are still placed in disadv...