Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Canada Express Entry immigration draws

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Canada issues Express Entry invitations for CEC and senior managers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its Express Entry draws to facilitate permanent residence for skilled workers. In August 2026, the IRCC issued 1,000 invitations specifically targeting th

Trump immigration policy intensifies, families affected

43 clusters · 275 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Trump administration's expanded public charge rule faces legal challenges

As the September 18, 2026, implementation date for the reinstated public charge rule approaches, details regarding its application have emerged. Under the new guidance, USCIS officers will have expanded discretion to ass

Canada ends refugee family sponsorship exemption

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Canada ends policy for sponsoring undeclared family members

The Canadian government has discontinued a seven-year temporary immigration policy that allowed certain refugees and permanent residents to sponsor family members, such as spouses or children, who were not originally dec

Canadian immigration and citizenship processing challenges

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Canada issues 2,000 Express Entry invitations amid citizenship backlog

Canada continues to face administrative pressure within its immigration systems, particularly regarding a massive surge in citizenship applications. Following the implementation of Bill C-3 in December 2025, which remov

Canada international student regulation changes

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Canada implements strict new admission criteria for international students

Effective September 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new regulations for international students to address the cost of living and improve the integrity of the study permit proc

Global decline in international student enrollment

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: UK student visa applications decline by 16%

International student enrollment is experiencing significant declines across several major Western nations, driven by policy changes and shifting global dynamics. In Canada, the language education sector is described as

Canadian immigration and travel requirement updates

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Canada expands eTA eligibility to 17 countries

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided clarifications regarding entry and work requirements for foreign nationals. Guidance specifies that an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) or a visitor v

Canada provincial skilled-worker immigration draws

10 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Canada Express Entry PNP draw issues 562 invitations

Provincial and territorial nomination programs have continued to dominate Canada’s skilled-worker immigration flow into late summer 2026. Following intensive draws in June and July, the federal Express Entry system held

Canadian healthcare nursing recruitment

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Canada seeks international healthcare professionals to address workforce shortages

Healthcare organizations across various Canadian provinces have announced multiple vacancies for specialized nursing and leadership roles. In late July, job openings were reported in Yukon and Saskatchewan. These include

Canada immigration target and admission trends

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Canada immigration: H1 2026 admissions and BC PNP expansion

Canada has undergone a period of contraction and adjustment in its permanent resident intake. In 2025, the annual total of new permanent residents fell by approximately 20% to about 393,530, driven largely by a significa