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  • Processing time for in-Canada work permits falls to lowest this year

    On June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing significant improvements—particularly for work permit applicants. The most notable improvements since June 17 are as follows: Work permits: record low for in-Canada work permits (144 days) in 2026; down by seven weeks for Nigeria, Super visas: down by over a The post Processing time for in-Canada work permits falls to lowest this year first appeared on CIC News.

  • Canada subjects immigration language tests to greater scrutiny

    New instructions to immigration officers have put them on the lookout for fraudulent language test results. The updated instructions to officers, published online on June 23, 2026, require that officers cross-reference the applicant’s photographs to validate language test results. Book an Immigration Language Test with CELPIP Officers must now also perform an in-depth search of The post Canada subjects immigration language tests to greater scrutiny first appeared on CIC News.

  • Canada issues physicians invitations 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 271 ITAs in a draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 223; and Created The post Canada issues physicians invitations to apply for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News.

  • Immigration minister says Canada is ‘not finalizing any new’ citizenship-by-descent applications, reviewing all files

    On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has halted decisions on citizenship by descent files, and is reviewing the files of people who have already been issued citizenship certificates. “Those that are deemed to be okay are being told [they’re] fine,” Diab said.  Get a Free Consultation on Applying for or Protecting The post Immigration minister says Canada is ‘not finalizing any new’ citizenship-by-descent applications, reviewing all files first appeared on CIC News.

  • The Canadian citizenship rule most queer families don’t know exists

    When the envelope from Nova Scotia landed in her Sacramento mailbox this spring, Maya* almost didn’t open it. She was convinced it would be a rejection. Inside was a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate. It had her four-year-old daughter’s name on it. Find out if your family lineage qualifies and get a free consultation with The post The Canadian citizenship rule most queer families don’t know exists first appeared on CIC News.