Canada's April 2026 IRCC data shows faster visitor visas, quicker study permits, and mixed trends in work permit timelines ...

The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in ...

A Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. Unlike employer-specific work permits, ...

Foreign nationals have just 90 days from the date they lose their temporary resident status to apply for restoration.

Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country with immediate effect. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the significant ...

Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country, effective immediately. This was made known by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC ...

Canada has introduced new rules for foreign nationals seeking entry under its business visitor work permit exemption, a route widely seen as one of the quickest ways to legally enter the country for ...

Canada will accelerate permanent residency processing for 33,000 foreign workers to address labor shortages in small towns ...

Canada's immigration department has reported faster processing times for temporary residence applications as of April 15. Indian applicants experienced significant improvements in visitor visas and ...

A Kelowna man says his family’s future in Canada has been thrown into uncertainty after a federal refusal letter ended his ...