Canada Immigration News

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy regarding the collection of biometrics for permanent resident applicants.

You are eligible for Canadian citizenship if your parent is a Canadian, but you need to apply.

In 2022, Canada admitted a record of 551,405 international students from 184 countries and as the end of 2022; there were 807,750 international students with valid study permits in Canada.

The newly released Express Entry Year-End report for 2023 reveals a significant increase in the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) distributed 110,266 ITAs across 42 draws in 2023, marking a 136% rise from 2022’s 46,539 ITAs.

Record breaking admission in all classes in 2021

The Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 had targets of over 451,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2024 and nearly 432,000 for 2022.

This a primer for new Canadian PRs containing answers to a few of the most common questions about healthcare in Canada.

IRCC’s backlog grew again in June, with 842,800 applications delayed beyond standard processing times. This marks a 5 percent increase compared to May. As of June 30, the department was processing 2.19 million applications in total, but only 61.5 percent were handled within service standards.

Canada’s total number of study and work permit holders declined for the first time in years between 2024 and 2025, falling by 14,954. The shift follows a period of rapid growth, including a net increase of more than 780,000 non-permanent residents the year before most new restrictions took effect.

Recent discussion has raised concerns that Canada may have already issued more Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) permits than planned for 2025. But the government’s own data shows that this is not the case.

Although all-program Express Entry draws could resume in two weeks, it may not be the end of PNP draws forever. Before the pandemic, IRCC occasionally held PNP-only draws. IRCC sees the PNP as paramount to supporting the economic development regions across Canada

Landing in Canada for the first time as an international student is exciting, but it also comes with important responsibilities. To make the transition smooth, there are several steps you should take soon after arrival. These will help you get organized, stay protected, and start your new life with confidence.

IRCC updates timeline for online citizenship application access.

The following table outlines how average hourly wages have changed for salaried employees in each province between December 2022 and February 2023.

Some in-demand occupation categories experienced increases in offered wages even higher than the national average, including:

Refusal rates for visitor visas have risen, exceeding 61% for some countries. Officers now apply stricter scrutiny, making well-prepared applications essential.

British Columbia has introduced new guidelines that will cap international student enrollment at public Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to 30% of total enrollment. Private DLIs are exempt from this cap.

In the face of a severe shortage of registered nurses, British Columbia and Ontario are working to remove obstacles for internationally educated nurses.

British Columbia invited immigration candidates in four targeted draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

126 skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 85 points through the BC PNP Tech stream.

British Columbia has announced major changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) following a sharp reduction in federal immigration allocations. The province will accept only 1,100 new applications in 2025—limiting intake to front-line healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, and high-impact skilled workers.

Several applicants have recently encountered unexpected document requests from IRCC when applying for a Spousal Open Work Permit, even when those items are not listed on the official website, checklists, or program guidelines.