Canada Immigration

IRCC issued 2,750 invitations to apply (ITA) and the Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 516.

Amid rising tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel, Canada has intensified its enforcement against senior officials of the Islamic Republic.

Canada has issued 8,500 invitations in its latest French-language immigration draw, with scores dropping to 400.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced a temporary measure to help certain Ukrainian nationals and their family members maintain legal status in Canada while their permanent residence applications are being processed.

Starting January 28, 2025, Super Visa applicants can buy health insurance from approved international providers instead of only Canadian insurers. This change lowers costs and increases accessibility while maintaining strict coverage standards.

Starting August 28, visitors in Canada on a temporary visa can no longer apply for work permits from within the country. This policy, initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020, aimed to assist visitors stranded due to border closures.

IRCC has officially ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS) for study permits, effective immediately. The SDS allowed faster processing for eligible applicants from 14 countries. Alongside this, the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) program, which served a similar purpose exclusively for Nigerian nationals, has also been discontinued.

Today, Canada and the United Kingdom announced the signing of a new Canada-United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement.

Canada has extended the pause on new applications under the Private Sponsorship for Refugees Program until 2027 as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada continues working through a substantial processing backlog.

Canada has introduced a revised set of special immigration measures for Iranian nationals already in the country. The updated policy took effect on March 1, 2026 and will remain in place until March 31, 2027.

Canada has extended its special immigration measures for Sudan until October 28, 2026, as violence and genocide-level atrocities in parts of Sudan continue to displace millions and make return unsafe.

Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together.

Canada is set to speed up the processing of certain visitor visas. This is part of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)'s new strategy, aiming to improve services for newcomers and reduce wait times.

Canada has abruptly suspended the peer review process for its Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, according to an IRCC notice on August 22. The pause, effective since August 1, means that IRCC officers will now be solely responsible for assessing the validity of SUV applications and commitments from designated entities. This move has raised concerns among stakeholders about the potential increase in litigation, given the complexity of evaluating new business ventures without expert input.

The latest data released by Gallup shows Canada is the preferred destination for millions of potential newcomers.

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Canada admitted 483,395 new permanent residents in 2024, nearly reaching its target of 485,000. This marks a continued trend of high immigration levels, with a focus on supporting population growth and the labor market.

Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year today, and the first since November 23.

IRCC has released its first official plan explaining how it intends to use artificial intelligence in Canada’s immigration system.

Canada continues to attract individuals from around the world seeking new opportunities, but 2025 has brought longer wait times for many immigration processes. Temporary residents are experiencing delays in visa renewals, permanent residency applications, and family sponsorships, largely due to high application volumes and recent shifts in government staffing.