New Temporary Measure to Support Foreign Workers in Quebec
The Government of Canada has introduced a new temporary measure to assist foreign workers in Quebec during the processing of their permanent residence applications. Under this initiative, certain foreign workers in Quebec will qualify for an expedited...
New Measures Allow Rural Employers to Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada
Rural employers in Canada will have the opportunity to hire additional temporary foreign workers following recent announcements by the federal government. The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has introduced temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign...
Delays in Inland Work Permit Processing in Canada
Receiving a decision on a work permit application from within Canada is experiencing extended delays once again.According to the most recent government update, the average processing time for inland work permits has now reached 259 days, nearly nine months for many...
Understanding Inland Spousal Sponsorship Application Assessment in Canada
Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals that around 27% of inland sponsorship applications submitted in 2025 were rejected due to incompleteness. Out of the 45,235 spouse or common-law partner sponsorship applications reviewed by...
How to Qualify for Canada’s Express Entry as a Senior Manager
Canada recently conducted its first Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience, granting 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429. This article explores hypothetical scenarios of potential...
Canada’s Immigration System Undergoes Major Reforms: What You Need to Know
The recent passage of a significant bill has brought about substantial changes to Canada's immigration system, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. The bill grants the Governor in Council the authority to modify, revoke, or suspend various immigration documents,...
New Citizenship Test Format in Canada: What You Need to Know
Applying for Canadian citizenship now involves a self-administered online citizenship test, according to the latest guidelines from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The new format allows up to three attempts and has a 45-minute time limit....
Canada Offers Study Opportunities to Students Affected by UK Visa Ban
The UK government will soon be ceasing the issuance of study visas to nationals of four countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.This marks a first-of-its-kind implementation, following significant increases in asylum claims by students of these...
Canada’s Recent Express Entry Draws: A Detailed Overview
Canada recently conducted two Express Entry draws on March 4 and March 5, 2026, granting a total of 5,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.The first draw on March 4 saw the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inviting 5,500...
Latest IRCC Processing Time Estimates: March 2026 Update
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently published updated processing time estimates for various immigration applications, including temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship. Notable changes include increased wait times for...