Canadian Immigration News: Weekly IRCC Round-Up (June 20-26, 2026)
It has been another busy week for Canadian immigration, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcing proposed regulatory changes to Canada’s asylum system, updating operational guidance on language test verification, and conducting multiple Express Entry invitation rounds. Below is a summary of the biggest Canadian immigration news from June 20 to June 26, 2026. […]
Reflections on IRCC’s Proposed Express Entry Changes: Stakeholder Roundtable
On April 2, 2026, Ravi Jain, Founder of Jain Immigration Law, was invited to participate in a stakeholder roundtable hosted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to discuss proposed changes to Express Entry and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). IRCC invited select participants to a virtual session to provide an overview of potential changes […]
Categories for 2026: What’s Changing in Express Entry?
Canada has announced updates to its category-based selection system for 2026. These changes introduce new categories and renew existing ones under Express Entry. If you are planning to apply, it is important to understand how these updates may affect your eligibility. New Categories for 2026 Five new categories have been introduced: The first three categories […]
Immigrating to Canada as a Medical Doctor: What IRCC Offers in 2026
Canada continues to experience physician shortages in many regions, but there is no single “doctor visa” or automatic permanent residence pathway for medical doctors. In 2026, internationally trained physicians must qualify under existing federal and provincial immigration programs, while separately meeting provincial medical licensing requirements. In late 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced […]
Express Entry in 2025-2026: How French Language Selection Is Being Used in Practice
Recent Express Entry data shows a clear operational trend. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is issuing a significant number of invitations under the French language proficiency category. This has practical implications for applicants planning permanent residence in 2025 and 2026. This trend does not reflect a change in the law or an assessment of merit. […]