canada immigration update

Work Permit Processing Times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, reporting longer wait times for several work permit and study permit applicants. The latest update reflects IRCC’s estimated processing times as of July 29, 2026. While processing times increased for certain work permit and study permit

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy for one of Canada’s most commonly used Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, limiting eligibility to foreign nationals who are already employed outside Canada by the employer seeking to transfer or assign them. Under the updated guidance,

If you are planning to apply for a Canadian study permit? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced stricter financial assessment requirements for international students applying for Canadian study permits. Under the updated guidelines, immigration officers will place greater emphasis on verifying the source, credibility, and sustainability of an applicant’s financial resources before approving