Canadianow
Canadianow is an independent informational platform about Canada immigration and life in Canada. This category is a general hub for site-wide content that does not belong to one specific program or province.
Use this category for:
– Site announcements and editorial notes
– How to use Canadianow guides and categories
– General immigration policy / processing navigation posts (when not program-specific)
– Reference pages that link readers to official government sources
Important: Canadianow does not sell immigration services and does not promise outcomes. Immigration rules can change, and every case is different. Always confirm key requirements and application steps on official government websites before making decisions.
IRCC main (Immigration and citizenship):
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
IRCC — Express Entry:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html
IRCC — Provincial nominees:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html
IRCC — Work permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada.html
IRCC — Study permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
IRCC — Visit Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html
IRCC — Settling in Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/settle-canada.html
IRCC — Check processing times:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
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Wait times for temporary residence applications improve for submissions from Pakistan, India, and the US
Canada’s immigration department has recently reported improvements in processing times for temporary residence applications. This update is significant for individuals ...
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Processing times drop for work permit and Express Entry applicants
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