You have a document for every generation, from your Canadian ancestor down to you. What you may not know is that IRCC counts some of them for far more than others, and a single generation resting on the wrong kind can sink the whole claim. Officers at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) do not The post IRCC groups your citizenship by descent documents into primary and secondary tiers: Here is the list first appeared on CIC News.

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. super visa applications and visitor visa applications from Pakistan, both of which saw processing times lengthen by at least two weeks. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The post Canada publishes updated processing timelines for temporary residence applicants first appeared on CIC News.

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 (IRCC) released new data showing that from January 1 through June 30, 2026, it had admitted 155,800 new permanent residents. Assess your eligibility for Canadian The post Canada on track to admit fewer permanent residents than planned for 2026 first appeared on CIC News.

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 with French-language abilities. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 382; and Created an Express The post Canada selects French speakers for permanent residence at lowest cutoff score since March 2025 first appeared on CIC News.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,040 proof of citizenship applications in June, according to newly updated federal data. A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent, or a prior grant — and need to get or replace a Canadian citizenship certificate. Demand for The post Latest data shows Canadian citizenship certificate finalizing dropped amid June review first appeared on CIC News.