Interview Waits
A tracked processing dataset for our immigration coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Canadian Citizenship Proof Processing Hits 33 Months
Processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship applications have reached 33 months, while the Trump administration appeals a court order blocking...
Immigration Minister Diab Unfamiliar With Landmark Singh Ruling
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab appeared unfamiliar with the foundational 1985 Singh Supreme Court ruling during a Radio-Canada interview...
Canada launches personalized processing time estimates
Canada has introduced personalized processing time estimates for in-Canada work permit extensions and Post-Graduation Work Permit applications.
USCIS Warns Against Fraudulent Premium Processing Guarantees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services warned applicants on September 19, 2026, not to pay private entities for guaranteed faster processing.
Canadian citizenship certificate processing time reaches 33 months
IRCC finalized only 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, extending a slowdown that has pushed the official processing time to 33 months.
Pakistan Processes Afghan Student Visa Extensions
Pakistan says it is processing Afghan student visa extensions under existing rules while warning that foreigners without valid documents face...
IRCC Faces Mandamus Lawsuits Over Citizenship Certificate Delays
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is facing potential court-ordered action over extreme processing delays for citizenship certificates.
Canada Urged To Freeze Immigration To Clear Citizenship Backlog
A report argues Ottawa must pause economic immigration to redirect resources to processing a 140,000-application backlog of 'Lost Canadians'.
USCIS Charges Man for Lying on Citizenship Application
A naturalized citizen faces naturalization fraud charges for allegedly concealing felony sexual assaults on his N-400 application and in his USCIS...
USCIS Resumes Diversity Visa Processing After Court Order
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has resumed normal review of FY 2026 Diversity Visa adjustment cases following a federal court order.
Canadian Citizenship Proof Wait Hits 33 Months
IRCC's processing time for a citizenship certificate increased to 33 months in September 2026, an eight-month jump.
Canada Ends Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways
Canada has closed its direct permanent residence pathways for eligible Hongkongers as of August 31, 2026. Over 33,000 applications remain in a...
State Department Visa Pause Delays Tri-Cities Refugees
A worldwide pause on immigrant visa appointments, combined with separate USCIS holds, is delaying green card processing for refugees and families.
IRCC: Self-Employed Immigration Program No Longer Effective
Canada's immigration department says its Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer effective, citing decade-long waits and poor economic outcomes.
IRCC Offers Urgent Processing for Proof of Citizenship
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expedite proof of citizenship applications for people with an offer from a Canadian...
IRCC Fast-Tracks Citizenship Certificates
Canada is offering urgent processing for citizenship certificates to eligible students, potentially saving them thousands in tuition fees.
USCIS Congressional Inquiry Limits Explained
A congressional inquiry can prompt USCIS to review a stalled immigration case but cannot force an approval. Applicants must first file a service...
Visa Interview Pause Forces Document Renewal
A global pause on immigrant visa interviews due to consular officer training is forcing applicants to renew expiring medical exams and police...
Green Card delays block SNAP for refugees
San Antonio refugee families are being denied SNAP food benefits due to prolonged green card processing delays, advocates report.
Canada Updates Temporary Residence Processing Timelines
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its temporary residence processing estimates, with changes seen in various categories.
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...
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...
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...