In October 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced several policy updates: These updates reflect Canada’s ongoing efforts to manage immigration more efficiently, balancing […]
Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
Ottawa, August 28, 2024— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, […]
Expired refugee protection claimant documents will no longer be valid as of April 1, 2025
Ottawa, August 29, 2024— As of April 1, 2025, expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs) will no longer be valid. Asylum claimants can apply to renew an […]
Extended work and study permit measures for Ukrainians in Canada
Ottawa, August 23, 2024—As Russia continues its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada is continuing to adapt its response to support those who have found […]
Canada opening more visa application centres in Mexico
Ottawa, May 31, 2024—Canada is opening three new visa application centres (VACs) in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, Mexico at the end of May to […]
Advanced analytics to speed up processing of overseas family class spousal and partner applications
Ottawa, May 30, 2024—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is improving processing for spousal and partner applications by expanding its use of advanced analytics and other […]