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Immigration News
Canadian immigration news, IRCC policy updates and practical explanations for workers, students, families and permanent-residence applicants. · 72 articles
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Bill C-3 Citizenship Act: First-Generation Limit Removed — Complete Guide
Bill C-3 came into force December 15, 2025, removing Canada's first-generation limit on citizenship by descent and creating…
TFWP LMIA Wait Times Rise in August 2026: ESDC Data by Stream
August 2026 ESDC data shows Labour Market Impact Assessment processing times climbing across most Temporary Foreign Worker Program…
Canada Extends Palestinian Open Work Permit Measures: August 24, 2026 Public Policies
IRCC published two temporary public policies on August 24, 2026 — one facilitating temporary residence for Palestinians arriving…
Canada PNP Draws Roundup: September 11, 2026
Alberta AAIP, NLPNP, Quebec PSTQ, Manitoba MPNP, BC PNP, and Saskatchewan SINP — every verified draw and intake…
Study Without a Study Permit: New IRCC Policy for Work Permit Holders (September 2026)
Last updated: September 09, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page What R188(1)(c) said before…
Express Entry 2027 Categories and Pool Update — What IRCC Actually Announced
Last updated: September 02, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page What actually changed on…
Intra Company Transfer Work Permit Canada: Complete 2026 Guide for Employers and Employees
Last updated: August 31, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page What an intra company…
Express Entry Draw #438: PNP CRS Falls 63 Points to 697 (August 31, 2026)
Last updated: August 31, 2026 · By Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308) On this page Draw #438 at a…
IRCC Updates C18 Atlantic Immigration Program Work Permit Instructions — August 25, 2026 (Full Guide)
On August 25, 2026 IRCC published a formal program delivery update to the Atlantic Immigration Program C18 work…
OINP Post-Nomination Information Request Letter: What It Means and How to Answer Step-by-Step (2026 Guide)
Hundreds of Ontario nominees are receiving Post-Nomination Information Request Letters from OINP's Verification Unit in 2026. You have…