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Canada's self-employed immigration program 'no longer fit for purpose', IRCC evaluation finds

Canada’s Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer fit for its role in the country’s economic immigration system despite continuing to provide a pathway to permanent residence for talented artists and athletes, according to an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) evaluation.

The Economic Times

Canada keeps study, work permit processing time unchanged for Indians; visitor, super visas take longer

Canada's latest update shows study and work permit processing times for India remain stable. Visitor visa applications from India are now taking slightly longer to process. Super visa applications for Indian parents and grandparents also face a longer wait. Study permits from India are processed in an estimated five weeks.…

The Economic Times

Canadian citizenship by descent: These 2 documents are key for Indian-origin families applying under new IRCC rules

Canada's citizenship by descent rules now prioritize original birth and marriage certificates. Applicants must submit documents issued by the original authority for family lineage proof. Long-form birth certificates and marriage certificates are crucial for establishing parent-child relationships. Missing records require documented proof of genuine search efforts by applicants. Processing times…

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Canada sharpens focus on study permit finances; proof of funds under scanner

Immigration officers are now examining the source and stability of funds more closely, with nearly half of study permit refusals linked to inadequate proof of finances. While fewer applications are being processed, approval rates have improved, including for Indian students.

The Economic Times

'Marriage of convenience' by Indian students in Canada mentioned in internal email: Even advertised on dating apps

Indian students coming to Canada arranged 'marriages of convenience' through newspaper advertisements and dating apps only to gain residency in the country, and the government became aware of it, internal communication has revealed. The Globe and Mail reported that a 2025 email sent to IRCC officials from Canada's High Commission…

The Times of India

Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC explains key rules after permit refusals of Indian students

Canada warns foreign nationals about serious immigration consequences for unauthorized work. Working without a permit risks removal and a five-year ban from Canada. Unauthorized work can also affect future visa and permanent residence applications. Temporary foreign workers are protected under Canadian labour laws and have specific rights. International students must…

The Economic Times

New Canada guidance for international students spells out stricter study permit, PGWP requirements

Canada has updated guidance for study permits and post-graduation work permits, adding detailed compliance requirements while clarifying existing eligibility rules. The revisions cover study permit validity, transfers between institutions, authorised leave, work restrictions and PGWP eligibility, highlighting stricter scrutiny of international students' compliance with immigration requirements.

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Indian students among graduates denied Canada work permits after rule clarification; around 1,500 may be affected

Canadian immigration authorities are denying post-graduation work permits to international students. Many students completed programs believing they were eligible for these permits. A recent guidance update clarified that non-credit programs are generally not eligible. Around fifteen hundred graduates may be affected by these permit refusals. Affected students are seeking legal…

The Economic Times

Canada halts new parent, grandparent sponsorship applications until further notice

Canada has paused new applications for its Parents and Grandparents Program. This move aims to manage immigration levels and reduce processing backlogs. Existing applications will continue to be processed by the government. Approved permanent residents will be up to fifteen thousand in 2026.

The Economic Times

No new sponsorship for parents and grandparents as Canada pauses permanent residence applications; how can they still visit and stay with their children?

Canada has paused new applications for its parent and grandparent sponsorship program. Existing applications will continue to be processed, with 15,000 admissions planned for 2026. This decision aims to maintain a sustainable and well-managed immigration system. Parents and grandparents can still visit Canada using the super visa. Recent changes have…

The Economic Times

Canada eases Super Visa wait for Indians; study permits slow despite steady work, visitor visas

Canada slashes processing time for Indian Super Visa applicants to just 50 days, a significant drop from 66 days. While work and visitor visas remain stable or slightly improved, students will face longer waits. Interestingly, Indian applicants generally experience shorter waits than those from the US for key visa streams,…

The Economic Times

Canada updates citizenship-by-descent document rules after review

Canada's citizenship-by-descent application process has seen updated guidance following a review of certificates issued under Bill C-3. Immigration officials found some applications lacked sufficient proof, leading to clearer instructions for both officers and applicants. Most of the 100 initially flagged certificates have been reinstated, with the remaining few under final…

The Economic Times

Canada updates police clearance requirements for International Experience Canada work permit applicants

Canada's International Experience Canada (IEC) programme has updated its police certificate rules for foreign nationals. Applicants must now submit certificates from their current residence issued within six months of application receipt. Those who lived abroad for six months or more since age 18 need certificates from their last country of…

The Economic Times

Canada Immigration in 2025: The Pathways That Work and the Trade-Offs Nobody Talks About

Canada is still one of the most popular destinations in the world for skilled professionals, international students, entrepreneurs, and families chasing permanent residency. In 2023, more than 485,000 people became permanent residents here a number that reflects just how open the country's doors can be. But open doesn't mean easy.…

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The Conversation

Canada’s immigration policies are creating new barriers for international students

The official mandate of Canada’s Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) department is to build “a stronger Canada through immigration programs, citizenship services, refugee protection and issuing Canadian travel documents.”

The Economic Times

Canada changes evidence requirements for citizenship-by-descent applicants

Canada has significantly tightened rules for citizenship by descent applications. Applicants must now provide original government-issued documents for every generation in their family line, with genealogy platform records no longer sufficient. This move follows reviews of previously approved cases. Authorities are emphasizing verifiable proof of lineage, requiring more detailed documentation…

The National (Scotland)

Elye Wahi gets green light to enter Canada for Ivory Coast-Germany clash

Ivory Coast forward Wahi has been granted a visa to enter Canada for the team’s second World Cup match against Germany on Saturday

The Economic Times

Canada fast-tracks permanent residency for select temporary workers under one-time initiative

Canada is speeding up permanent residency for temporary workers already in the country. This special program targets those in smaller towns who have applied through existing schemes. No new applications are needed. The initiative aims to move up to 33,000 workers to permanent resident status by 2027.

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The Guardian - UK

Palestine FA officials denied entry to Canada for Fifa pre-World Cup meeting

Officials from the Palestine Football Association have been denied entry to Canada ahead of a pre-World Cup meeting of Fifa’s member associations to be held in Vancouver this month

The Conversation

Canada cannot afford to lose international research talent — here’s what needs to change

The Canadian government launched the Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative in December 2025 designed to entice international researchers to come to Canada.

The Times of India

Canada plans major overhaul of Express Entry, may scrap key immigration streams

Canada is set to undertake one of the biggest reforms to its economic immigration system since the launch of Express Entry in 2015, with a proposal to replace three major visa streams with a single, unified pathway.

The Times of India

Recent data shows that Canada’s tightening of international student inflows has resulted in a sharp decline

Canada is witnessing a sharp slowdown in new international student arrivals, Ottawa’s measures to curb temporary residents (including students) and ease pressure on housing, infrastructure and public services, is showing results according to the recent data released by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

The Times of India

'Only genuine visitors': Canada warns FIFA visit is not an avenue to refugee status; must leave after matches

Canadian immigration authorities have warned visitors coming to the country to attend FIFA matches that there is no avenue leading them to an asylum claim in Canada, and they will have to leave the country after their visa-approved period. IRCC is scrutinizing the applications closely, and if they suspect that…

The Conversation

Dependants? Why Canada should recognize migrant spouses and partners with more accuracy

What comes to mind when you hear the word “dependant?” A child relying on a parent, or an elderly family member needing care? In Canada’s immigration system, the term is applied much more broadly than that.

The Guardian - UK

Canadian government asked to clarify whether Kneecap barred from country

Opposition party says minister ‘either lied or has no clue how it works’ when he said band were ‘ineligible’ to enter

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