Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated data showing the estimated processing times for various temporary residence applications as of August 26.The most significant changes in IRCC’s latest update included:Work permits: One-week improvement for Pakistan and the Philippines;...
Canada has opened the door to a direct to permanent residence (PR) pathway for French-speaking international students.As of August 26, 2026, Canada is accepting study permit applications from eligible foreign nationals from 33 countries under the aegis of the Francophone...
Canada's immigration department has extended measures to provide work permit extensions to eligible foreign nationals who have left Palestine, who might otherwise be at risk of losing authorization to work in Canada.On August 24, 2026, the department published a new...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its proof of citizenship application package on August 25.Four documents changed: the application form (CIT 0001), the document checklist (CIT 0014), the physical presence form (CIT 0555), and the instruction guide.Get a Free...
The University of Toronto (U of T) has taken the top spot in research output among publicly funded universities in North America.U of T was awarded the first-place score of 75.1 in the August 2026 edition of the Academic Ranking...
Somewhere back in your family, there's a Canadian. A great-grandmother born in Quebec, or a great-grandfather who worked in New Brunswick before the family moved south. You know this the way you know most family history.That relative may make you...
Canada’s immigration department has granted in-Canada work permit applicants an additional 30 days post-submission to provide proof that their employer cannot hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.The extra time comes in the form of an extension, from 60 days...
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 122 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in a draw held on August 18.This marked the first draw since the province adopted an Expression of Interest (EOI) model in February 2025 in which invitations were issued...
On August 20, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 181 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.The PEI PNP selected in-province workers employed in priority sectors and occupations identified as likely to have a high economic impact...
You just realized that you're not the only person in your family eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent.Your Canadian citizen claim comes through a grandparent. That, by default, means your biological siblings also qualify as Canadian citizens through that same...
