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Temporary residence application processing times decline across the board

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CIC News Temporary residence application processing times decline across the board The latest processing times for temporary residence applications have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with no reported increases to wait times. For wait time improvements, the most notable among the changes (in order), included Super visas: Five-week improvement for submissions…

Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits

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CIC News Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents, Iranians who had arrived in Canada on…

Canada is prioritizing applicants in these occupations for faster work permit processing

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CIC News Canada is prioritizing applicants in these occupations for faster work permit processing Applicants in certain occupations designated as performing or supporting “essential services” in Canada can receive priority processing on their work permit application. This expedited processing covers employer-specific work permits, including but not limited to: Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based work permits;…

Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

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CIC News Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify…

Canada’s overall foreign worker and student numbers drop for the first time in years

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CIC News Canada’s overall foreign worker and student numbers drop for the first time in years For the first time in years, the overall number of study and work permit holders in Canada has decreased year over year, as tightening immigration regulations in the country continue to impact temporary residents. Between 2024 and 2025, Canada…

Northwest Territories Nominee Program to open third application intake with revised eligibility criteria

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CIC News Northwest Territories Nominee Program to open third application intake with revised eligibility criteria The Northwest Territories has added a third application intake window for its Nominee Program, which will open on November 10 at 9 a.m. and close on November 24, 2025. The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is aiming to process up…

IRCC’s updated processing times

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CIC News IRCC’s updated processing times Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. In this article, we will examine how processing times for various immigration applications have changed since September 10, 2025. Significant shifts in processing times are most evident in spousal sponsorship applications for…

New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada

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CIC News New report shows downtrend of US temporary foreign workers in Canada The number of temporary foreign workers that are US citizens coming to Canada on a work permit has been trending downward from 2010 to 2023, according to a new report published by Statistics Canada. On the other hand, the number of US…

How can my foreign employees legally work in Canada?

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CIC News How can my foreign employees legally work in Canada? To avoid running afoul of Canadian authorities, you should ensure that any foreign employees you require to work in Canada are legally authorized to do so. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm You have three main options: Work…

IRCC to target a reduction in the temporary resident population over the next three years

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CIC News IRCC to target a reduction in the temporary resident population over the next three years Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary resident targets will be added to the annual Immigration Levels Plan starting in fall 2024. The Immigration Levels Plan sets targets for the number of new permanent residents who will…