CIC News

Staff reporter at The Visa Queue, covering Immigration.

IRCC reports June 2026 application processing updates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest monthly update on application processing, showing 2,011,375 applications finalized in the first half of 2026. As of June 30, the department had 1,539,785 applications in inventory, an increase of 22,015 from May. The breakdown includes 712,795 permanent residence applications, 401,280 temporary residence applications, and 425,710 citizenship applications.

CIC News19 August 2026

Newcomers to Canada with international credentials can strengthen their job search by understanding employer needs and...

Getting help

International Degrees Support Canadian Job Search

Newcomers to Canada with international credentials can strengthen their job search by understanding employer needs and communicating their skills and experience.

CIC News18 August 2026

The wait for a Canadian citizenship certificate has more than doubled to 25 months, with over 121,000 applications in the...

Processing & backlogs

Canadian Citizenship Certificate Wait Times Surge to 25 Months

The wait for a Canadian citizenship certificate has more than doubled to 25 months, with over 121,000 applications in the queue. The surge follows Bill C-3, which removed the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent, and a recent review of issued certificates. Applicants are advised to apply promptly, consider expedited processing, or seek legal assistance if facing delays.

CIC News18 August 2026

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in various...

Policy

Alberta Issues Invitations to Candidates in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Tech Occupations

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in various in-demand sectors.

CIC News18 August 2026

The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to...

Processing & backlogs

Citizenship by Descent Applications: Weighing the Risks of Submitting Without Essential Records

The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to 25 months to be processed. Applicants may face a dilemma when their grandparent's birth certificate, a crucial document, is delayed or missing.

CIC News18 August 2026

Processing & backlogs

New Routes to Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Researching family history often assumes a Canadian ancestor was born in Canada. However, this is not the only way to have a Canadian link in a citizenship-by-descent case.

CIC News18 August 2026

The province of British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support...

Living here

British Columbia Extends Registration Deadline for Time-Limited Permanent Residence Pathway

The province of British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative, a pathway to permanent residence for cleaners and security staff employed by a B.C. health authority.

CIC News18 August 2026

The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3 and August 16, driven largely by declines in the...

Visa categories

Canada Publishes Revised Distribution of Candidate Scores within the Express Entry Pool

The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3 and August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351-400 and 501-600 score bands.

CIC News17 August 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry...

Policy

Canada Invites Provincial Nominees to Apply for Permanent Residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, targeting candidates with provincial nominations.

CIC News17 August 2026

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program released 53 invitations on August 13, focusing on candidates recruited through...

Policy

Manitoba Issues 53 New Invitations for Skilled Workers Under Targeted Recruitment

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program released 53 invitations on August 13, focusing on candidates recruited through specific initiatives, bringing its 2026 draw total to 16 and raising the cumulative invitations to 4,875.

CIC News17 August 2026

Applicants for Canadian citizenship by descent may find proof of their ancestor's naturalization in the Canada Gazette...

Living here

Citizenship by Descent Claimants May Find Proof in Free Gazette Records

Applicants for Canadian citizenship by descent may find proof of their ancestor's naturalization in the Canada Gazette records, a free searchable database maintained by Library and Archives Canada.

CIC News17 August 2026

A guide to understanding Quebec parish baptism records, essential for citizenship by descent claims, without requiring...

Getting help

Deciphering Quebec Baptism Records for Citizenship Claims

A guide to understanding Quebec parish baptism records, essential for citizenship by descent claims, without requiring French language skills.

CIC News17 August 2026

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial...

Policy

Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 208 Candidates in Provincial Immigration Draw

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration.

CIC News17 August 2026