Canadian citizenship by descent: These 2 documents are key for Indian-origin families applying under new IRCC rulesCanada's citizenship by descent rules now prioritize original birth and marriage certificates. Applicants must submit documents issued by t...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC explains key rules after permit refusals of Indian studentsCanada warns foreign nationals about serious immigration consequences for unauthorized work. Working without a permit risks removal and a f...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Canada halts new parent, grandparent sponsorship applications until further noticeCanada has paused new applications for its Parents and Grandparents Program. This move aims to manage immigration levels and reduce process...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
No new sponsorship for parents and grandparents as Canada pauses permanent residence applications; how can they still visit and stay with their children?Canada has paused new applications for its parent and grandparent sponsorship program. Existing applications will continue to be processed,...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Canada eases Super Visa wait for Indians; study permits slow despite steady work, visitor visasCanada slashes processing time for Indian Super Visa applicants to just 50 days, a significant drop from 66 days. While work and visitor vi...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Indian visitor visa wait times to Canada drop, work permits and super visas face delaysImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times, with Indian visitor visa applicants experiencing a si...
30 Jan, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Canada improves application processing time estimatesCanada has improved the way it calculates processing times for immigration applications, aiming to enhance predictability. Immigration, Ref...
04 May, 2024, 11.21 AM 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 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
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...
19 Sep, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
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.
18 Aug, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
Canada unveils its first-ever Tech Talent StrategyCanada plans to attract global tech talent through its Tech Talent Strategy, which includes measures such as a new innovation stream under ...
11 Jul, 2023, 02.43 AM IST
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 ...
22 Jun, 2023, 11.31 AM 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 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...
18 Oct, 2022, 02.09 PM IST
Canada announces 5 new measures to overhaul its immigration systemAs of August 22, Canada welcomed over 300,000 permanent residents to Canada, surpassing the milestone earlier than in any previous year. Th...
02 Sep, 2022, 11.21 AM IST
Discuss options if unable to arrive in time for classes, Canada asks Indian students awaiting visasA Canadian HC spokesperson had said, “Canada has seen a spike in the number of study permit applications this year. In the first five month...
18 Aug, 2022, 02.50 PM IST