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.

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 figures, published on the government’s “Inside IRCC’s application processing system” webpage, provide a snapshot accurate as of June 30, 2026, and detail the numbers of applications that have been The post Immigration department releases monthly update on application processing 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 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 523; and Created an Express Entry The post Canada invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News.

Many newcomers arrive in Canada with valuable international credentials and professional experience, yet their qualifications are not always fully recognized by Canadian employers. To strengthen your job search, it’s important to understand the employer’s perspective and to clearly communicate how your skills and experience align with their needs. Learn About WES Credential Evaluations A World The post How Your International Degree Can Support Your Canadian Job Search first appeared on CIC News.

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 time, the Canadian government’s processing tool showed a 10-month wait. Marie finally submitted her application last week. She checked the same tool out of habit. It The post Your proof of Canadian citizenship wait time just got a lot longer. Is there anything you can do about it? first appeared on CIC News.