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News · 18h ago
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Canada publishes updated processing timelines for temporary residence applicants

On August 19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates, with increases seen in almost every category. The standout changes were for U.S.…

Canada publishes updated processing timelines for temporary residence applicants On August 19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates, with increases seen in almost every category. The standout changes were for U.S.…
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News · 22h ago
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Canada on track to admit fewer permanent residents than planned for 2026

Over the first half of the year, Canada’s permanent resident admissions amounted to only 41% of the federal government’s annual target. On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…

Canada on track to admit fewer permanent residents than planned for 2026 Over the first half of the year, Canada’s permanent resident admissions amounted to only 41% of the federal government’s annual target. On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
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News · 23h ago
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Canada selects French speakers for permanent residence at lowest cutoff score since March 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates w…

Canada selects French speakers for permanent residence at lowest cutoff score since March 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates w…
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News · 1 days ago
ICEF Monitor

The questions families are actually asking: Inside the student advising conversation in 2026

Five years ago, a typical counselling session began with a list. A student would come in with the names of three or four universities, usually collected from rankings, a cousin abroad, or a school fr

The questions families are actually asking: Inside the student advising conversation in 2026 Five years ago, a typical counselling session began with a list. A student would come in with the names of three or four universities, usually collected from rankings, a cousin abroad, or a school fr
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News · 1 days ago
ICEF Monitor

Global agent survey reveals international students’ top concerns are visa uncertainty and affordability

The 2026 Navitas Agent Perception Survey sheds light on many characteristics of international students’ mindset and behaviours today. But if there are two prevailing themes running across the data,

Global agent survey reveals international students’ top concerns are visa uncertainty and affordability The 2026 Navitas Agent Perception Survey sheds light on many characteristics of international students’ mindset and behaviours today. But if there are two prevailing themes running across the data,
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News · 1 days ago
CIC News

Immigration department releases monthly update on application processing

On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published new data on application throughput for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship files. These latest f…

Immigration department releases monthly update on application processing On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published new data on application throughput for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship files. These latest f…
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News · 1 days ago
CIC News

Canada invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Exp…

Canada invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Exp…
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News · 2 days ago
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Your proof of Canadian citizenship wait time just got a lot longer. Is there anything you can do about it?

Marie started gathering documents for her citizenship by descent application back in January 2026. Her great-grandmother was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and left for Massachusetts in 1922. At the …

Your proof of Canadian citizenship wait time just got a lot longer. Is there anything you can do about it? Marie started gathering documents for her citizenship by descent application back in January 2026. Her great-grandmother was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and left for Massachusetts in 1922. At the …
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News · 2 days ago
CIC News

Canada publishes revised distribution of candidate scores within the Express Entry pool

The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3–August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351–400 and 501–600 score bands, according to the latest figures published by Im…

Canada publishes revised distribution of candidate scores within the Express Entry pool The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3–August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351–400 and 501–600 score bands, according to the latest figures published by Im…
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News · 2 days ago
CIC News

Your citizenship by descent claim needs proof your ancestor was naturalized. This free list may hold it

You know your great-grandfather came to Canada from somewhere in Eastern Europe. You know he naturalized and became Canadian because your grandmother said so. What you do not have is his naturalizatio…

Your citizenship by descent claim needs proof your ancestor was naturalized. This free list may hold it You know your great-grandfather came to Canada from somewhere in Eastern Europe. You know he naturalized and became Canadian because your grandmother said so. What you do not have is his naturalizatio…
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News · 2 days ago
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Canada invites provincial nominees to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 442 ITAs in a draw for candidates who…

Canada invites provincial nominees to apply for permanent residence Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 442 ITAs in a draw for candidates who…
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News · 3 days ago
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Manitoba invites skilled workers recruited through targeted initiatives to apply for provincial nomination

On August 13, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 53 invitations to apply through both pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. The province targeted candidates who'd been directly inv…

Manitoba invites skilled workers recruited through targeted initiatives to apply for provincial nomination On August 13, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 53 invitations to apply through both pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. The province targeted candidates who'd been directly inv…
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News · 3 days ago
CIC News

You don’t need French to read the Quebec baptism record behind your citizenship claim

At first glance, a Quebec parish baptism record—one of the most important documents (where needed) for a citizenship by descent claim—looks like an impenetrable wall of 19th-century French cursive. Ho…

You don’t need French to read the Quebec baptism record behind your citizenship claim At first glance, a Quebec parish baptism record—one of the most important documents (where needed) for a citizenship by descent claim—looks like an impenetrable wall of 19th-century French cursive. Ho…
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News · 4 days ago
CIC News

Newfoundland and Labrador invites 208 candidates in provincial immigration draw

On August 10, Newfoundland and Labrador held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration. Invitations were issued to candidates through two programs: the Newfoundland…

Newfoundland and Labrador invites 208 candidates in provincial immigration draw On August 10, Newfoundland and Labrador held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration. Invitations were issued to candidates through two programs: the Newfoundland…
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News · 5 days ago
CIC News

Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations

Between August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued across five selection rounds, and target…

Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations Between August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued across five selection rounds, and target…
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News · 5 days ago
CIC News

British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway

British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative (TRHSI) to midnight on October 7, 2026. Registration for the TRHSI, which provides a pa…

British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative (TRHSI) to midnight on October 7, 2026. Registration for the TRHSI, which provides a pa…
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News · 6 days ago
CIC News

Your grandparent’s record hasn’t arrived, but the wait time is now two years. Should you submit a citizenship by descent application anyway?

You've filled out the correct form, gathered your photographs, paid the fees, and requested the right birth certificate from a provincial archive. By all appearances, you're ready to submit a citizens…

Your grandparent’s record hasn’t arrived, but the wait time is now two years. Should you submit a citizenship by descent application anyway? You've filled out the correct form, gathered your photographs, paid the fees, and requested the right birth certificate from a provincial archive. By all appearances, you're ready to submit a citizens…
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