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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

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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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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.”

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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 Economic Times

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

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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.

The Economic Times

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 Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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 Times of India

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.

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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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Certified Translation: Detailed Analysis, Who Needs It, Features, Where to Look

Do you urgently need a translator with all the licenses and certifications for government agencies? Our article is specifically for you. We will give a detailed analysis of this service and tell you how to distinguish it from regular translations.

The Conversation

Canada’s proposed Strong Borders Act further threatens the legal rights of migrants

Canada’s federal government recently introduced the Strong Borders Act, also known as Bill C-2, that proposes Canada tighten migration controls and modernize border enforcement between Canada and the United States.

Al Jazeera

Canada faces lawsuit over delays in Gaza visa programme

Palestinian families are suing Canada over visa delays they say leave people at risk of life-threatening harms in Gaza.

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The Conversation

Canada’s cuts to newcomer English language programs puts communities’ well-being at risk

The impact of of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s 2024-25 department plan, released about a year ago, are only now starting to become clear in cities across Canada.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating Canada’s Express Entry System in 2025

Canada's Express Entry system has become a leading choice for skilled workers seeking a fast and efficient way to secure permanent residency. It offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a country renowned for its cultural diversity, high ...

The Conversation

3 ways Canada can welcome and support scientists displaced by war and persecution

The Canadian government recently introduced significant changes to immigration policy. Missing from their initiatives is a strategic approach to welcoming and supporting researchers and artists who face threats to their life, liberty or research career in their home countries.

The Walrus

Shadow Government: The Consulting Firms Telling Ottawa What to Do

Trudeau’s $840 million spending spree has led to hidden deals, wasted money, and useless improvements

The Conversation

Canada’s new care worker immigration programs need faster processing times to keep families together

The Canadian government recently announced a new pilot program for in-home migrant care workers, starting in late 2024 or early 2025.

The Conversation

International study cap: How some private companies are marketing tech and AI solutions

How do universities and colleges decide who to admit? Given the earnings advantage of a post-secondary degree both globally and in Canada, this is an important social mobility question.

Al Jazeera

Why is Canada asking Palestinians to list scars on Gaza visa applications?

Canada’s new temporary visa programme boasts strict requirements for Palestinians hoping to flee Israel’s war in Gaza.

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