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Quebec PSTQ Workers Can Apply for a 12-Month LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Extension (Deadline: December 31, 2026)
The Government of Canada has published special instructions for a new temporary measure that can help certain foreign workers in ...
Bill C-12 Passed Third Reading in the Senate (March 12, 2026): What It Could Change and What Happens Next
Bill C-12 has passed third reading in the Senate on March 12, 2026, according to Parliament’s official bill tracker. The ...
Over 1 in 4 Inland Spousal Sponsorship Files Didn’t Start Processing in 2025: What IRCC’s R10 Check Means
Many couples assume the hardest part of spousal sponsorship is proving the relationship or passing medical and background checks. But ...
Senior Managers Who Could Receive ITAs Under Canada’s New Express Entry Category
On March 5, 2026, IRCC held the first Express Entry round under the “senior managers with Canadian work experience” category. ...
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 ...
