Canadian immigration news that matters: IRCC policy changes, fee updates, program launches and rule changes, reported with analysis of what each change means for applicants and employers.
IRCC’s July 23 clarification explains which provincial documents an AIP applicant needs when an employer changes ownership.
AIP Employer Ownership Changes: IRCC Clarifies the Documents Needed Read More »
IRCC’s July 15 notice pauses new Parents and Grandparents Program intake. Existing applications and temporary visits are different questions.
Parents and Grandparents Program: IRCC Confirms Pause on New Applications Read More »
IRCC updated its processing times on July 7, 2026. Citizenship certificates now sit at roughly 19 months, while several permanent residence streams are moving faster. Here is what changed and how to plan around it.
Humanitarian and compassionate applications are widely misunderstood. People hear “hardship application” and imagine a form where you explain your difficulties
H&C Applications: What “Discretionary” Actually Means for Your File Read More »
If you last looked at free trade agreement work permits a couple of years ago, the codes you remember are
IRCC Renumbered Its Free Trade Work Permit Codes: CUSMA Is Now T34–T38 Read More »
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants gains stronger discipline powers on July 15, 2026, plus a new compensation fund for clients harmed by dishonest consultants. Here is what the changes mean when you choose a representative.
IRCC announced about $860,000 for francophone integration in the Northwest Territories. Here is the practical distinction for employers.
Northwest Territories Francophone Funding: A Recruitment Signal, Not a New Permit Read More »
New francophone immigration funding in Manitoba supports recruitment and integration. It does not create a work permit exemption for employers.
Manitoba’s Francophone Immigration Funding: What Employers Should Take From It Read More »
IRCC has extended the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot. What prospective students should check before committing to a program.
Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot Extended to August 2027 Read More »
Wanting to immigrate permanently does not disqualify you from a temporary visa. Canadian law expressly allows dual intent, but you must satisfy the officer you will leave if required. Here is how.
Dual Intent: Can You Get a Visitor Visa, Study or Work Permit While Waiting for PR? Read More »
