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Bill C-12 Immigration Bill: Senate Amendments, Privacy Changes, and What Happens Next
Bill C-12 is a major immigration and border-related bill being debated in Parliament. In early 2026, the Senate adopted amendments ...
IRCC Changes Free Newcomer Services Eligibility for Economic-Class PRs (Effective April 1, 2026)
IRCC has announced a major change to who can access federally funded newcomer settlement services and for how long. Starting ...
IRCC Clarifies Canadian Citizenship Test Rules: Online Test Is Default, 45 Minutes, Up to 3 Attempts
IRCC has clarified how the Canadian citizenship knowledge test is handled for most applicants. The biggest practical message is simple: ...
Visitor Visas Improve for India, In-Canada Work Permits Still Slow – IRCC Processing Times Update (March 2026)
IRCC updates its processing-time estimates regularly, and small changes can affect real planning for work, travel, and family applications. In ...
Canada Study Permit Option After the UK “Visa Brake”: What Students Should Know
In March 2026, the UK announced an “emergency brake” that will stop sponsored study visa issuance for nationals of Afghanistan, ...
IRCC Work Permit Processing Time: In-Canada Extensions Showing 259 Days (March 2026)
If you applied to extend a work permit from inside Canada in 2026, the published wait time is becoming a ...
IRCC Work Permit Delays: In-Canada Extensions Showing 259 Days (March 2026)
Many people applying for a work permit extension from inside Canada are seeing longer waits in 2026. As of the ...
IRCC Processing Times Update (March 2026): What Applicants Should Know
IRCC has refreshed its processing time data for March 2026. These numbers matter because they shape realistic timelines for travel ...
7 Key Strategies to Excel in the CELPIP Writing Test
For individuals aiming for permanent residency, citizenship, or professional accreditation in Canada, the CELPIP Test holds significant importance. While some ...
IRCC Sets a Time Limit for Free Settlement Services for Economic-Class PRs Starting April 1, 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major change to who can use federally funded settlement services, and ...
