Judicial Review of Canadian Immigration Decisions: What Applicants Should Know
Receiving a negative Canadian immigration decision can be stressful, but depending on the circumstances, there may be legal options available. One potential option is to make an application for leave and for judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada. This is a two-part process whereby a person is able to appeal the refusal of […]
C20 Reciprocal Employment: IRCC Guidance No Longer Contains Prior Foreign Employment Requirement
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes program delivery instructions concerning reciprocal employment under paragraph 205(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), commonly associated with administrative code C20. The current C20 guidance no longer contains language that previously stated that a foreign national had to be employed by the company abroad before the […]
Could You Already Be Canadian? Citizenship by Descent for Americans
For some Americans with Canadian ancestry, Canadian citizenship may be closer than they realize. Changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act that came into effect on December 15, 2025 significantly modified the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent and extended citizenship to certain people who were previously excluded under the former rules. As a result, some Americans […]
IRCC Introduces New Transparency on Permanent Residence Application Processing
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its public application processing information to provide a clearer picture of how permanent residence applications are managed. For the first time, the department is publicly reporting what proportion of permanent residence applications in its inventory are being actively processed and what proportion are waiting for admissions space […]
FAQ: What Should You Do After IRCC Approves Your Immigration Application?
Receiving an approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is an important milestone, but it is not always the final step in the immigration process. Depending on the type of application that was approved, there may be additional steps to complete before you can begin working, studying, travelling, or exercising your new rights in […]
IRCC Pauses New Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Applications: What Families Need to Know
Family reunification is a longstanding objective of Canada’s immigration system. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), eligible Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and persons registered under the Canadian Indian Act may sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence in Canada. On July 15, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it is […]
IRCC Data Reveals FIFA World Cup Canada Visitor Visa and eTA Results by Country
As Canada prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026, data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides insight into how Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) applications submitted by FIFA fans were processed between November 14, 2025, and April 30, 2026. The dataset reports the number of applications received, approved, […]
Canadian Immigration Application Checklist: 14 Tips to Help Reduce the Risk of Processing Delays
Use this practical checklist before submitting your Canadian immigration application to help avoid common mistakes that can lead to delays or requests for additional information. Preparing a Canadian immigration application requires careful attention to detail. Whether you are applying for permanent residence, a temporary resident visa, a work permit, a study permit, or another immigration […]
IRCC Reviews Certain Citizenship Certificates Issued Under Canada’s New Citizenship by Descent Rules
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that it is reviewing a limited number of citizenship certificates issued under Canada’s new citizenship by descent rules. The reviews involve citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3, which came into force on December 15, 2025. The legislation expanded access to Canadian citizenship by descent for many individuals […]
IRCC Allows Alternative Proof of PR Submission for PNP Work Permit Applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published new operational instructions on June 9, 2026, affecting certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants in Canada. In response to delays in issuing Acknowledgements of Receipt (AORs) for permanent residence applications, IRCC has introduced temporary measures allowing certain applicants to use alternative proof of permanent residence application submission when […]