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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...29 Apr, 2026, 02.40 PM IST- Canada flags 30,000 refugee claims as ineligible under new lawCanada's immigration department is notifying approximately 30,000 refugee applicants they may not qualify for asylum hearings under new rul...13 Apr, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- Canada expands work access for international students, graduatesCanada has eliminated the need for a separate co-op work permit for post-secondary international students, effective April 1, 2026. This ch...11 Apr, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Canada plans to merge key Express Entry programmes into one new pathwayCanada's Express Entry system is slated for a major overhaul, with plans to consolidate three existing immigration programs into a single, ...09 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- Canada targets 32,000 skilled workers for Foreign Credential Recognition in 2026-27Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program aims to establish 58 agreements by 2026-27, targeting 32,000 internationally trained profes...07 Apr, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
- Canada reserves 5,000 PR spaces for French-speaking immigrantsCanada is boosting French-speaking immigration outside Quebec by adding 5,000 permanent residence spaces annually from 2026. This initiativ...20 Jan, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Canada conducts first Express Entry draw of 2026, issues 574 invitationsCanada has begun its 2026 immigration drive. The first Express Entry draw invited 574 Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Applicants nee...07 Jan, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
- Canada halts Home Care Worker immigration intake for Permanent Residency in 2026Canada's immigration department has paused new applications for its Home Care Worker pilot programs due to overwhelming interest exceeding ...26 Dec, 2025, 12.01 PM IST
- 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...22 Aug, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
- Canada uncovers bribery and misconduct cases within immigration systemA recent report by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed 62 cases of employee misconduct between 2023 and 2024, incl...18 Jun, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
- Canada gives immigration officials more power to cancel study and work permitsCanada has amplified its immigration regulations, empowering border officers to revoke temporary resident documents like study and work per...14 Feb, 2025, 01.29 PM IST
- 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....13 Nov, 2023, 08.42 AM IST
- Canada just announced new measures to protect international students from fraudIn the forthcoming months, the IRCC will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Th...27 Oct, 2023, 10.51 PM IST
- 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...26 Oct, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
- 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...25 Apr, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
- Canada's massive immigration backlog is finally easingAccording to reports, data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has shown that the Federal Skilled Worker Progr...13 Mar, 2022, 05.04 PM IST
- Canada has an $85 million budget to make sure you get your work permit fasterThis comes at a time when the backlog in Canada's immigration services topped 1.8 million - including applications from future citizens, pe...23 Feb, 2022, 02.31 PM IST
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