Maple News reports that on June 18, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited 279 high economic impact candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued through two selection routes: a TEER 0–3 job offer with a wage of at least $62 per hour (about $125,000 per year), and […]
Canada Moves to Make Early Access to Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Permanent
Maple News reports that Ottawa has moved to make permanent the option for asylum claimants to access work permits more quickly. The initiative appears in draft amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, published in the Canada Gazette on June 19, 2026. Currently, asylum seekers qualify for a work […]
Maple News: New Brunswick Invites 669 Provincial Nomination Candidates Across Six Draws, Dominated by Skilled Worker Streams
Maple News reports that New Brunswick issued 669 invitations through its provincial immigration programs in rounds held June 3–4, spanning the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Invitations were issued under three NBPNP streams — Skilled Worker, Strategic Initiative, and Express Entry — in […]
Canada Overhauls Proof of Citizenship by Descent: Original-Source Records Now Required
Maple News reports that Canada’s citizenship department has issued updated guidance on proof of Canadian lineage for citizenship-by-descent applications, following instances where new citizens were asked to return their certificates based on submitted documents. The updates affect which documents are accepted and the standard of evidence required for descent-based citizenship […]
Canada pauses finalization of citizenship-by-descent applications as IRCC reviews cases and tightens documentation
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department has temporarily halted finalizing certain citizenship-by-descent applications, according to Global News and The Canadian Press. The pause follows letters sent to a few dozen individuals who had already been approved, asking them to surrender their citizenship certificates while their cases are re-examined. Immigration, […]
Alberta launches Eligibility Explorer to streamline AAIP eligibility checks
Maple News reports that Alberta has launched a new online tool, the Eligibility Explorer, to help foreign nationals determine which Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) streams they may qualify for. Users complete a brief questionnaire, and within minutes the tool identifies potential permanent residence pathways based on their responses. The […]
Canada Tightens Proof-of-Citizenship Certificates for Descent-Based Applicants, Lawyers Say
Maple News reports that a growing number of Canadian citizenship certificates issued to individuals by descent are being questioned, with recipients asked to surrender their certificates after being told they breached rules they were not informed about. On June 13, 2026, letters from the Registrar of Citizenship went out under […]
Bill C-3 Paradox: Millions May Qualify for Canadian Citizenship, Yet Few Will Apply
Maple News reports that Canada’s Bill C-3 reshapes citizenship by descent, potentially making millions of Americans eligible for a Canadian passport and the rights that come with citizenship. Under the new law, those who meet the criteria are effectively citizens already; they simply apply for a proof-of-citizenship certificate to formalize […]
IRCC Processing Times Dip for Some Temporary Residents, While Super Visas Rise — Maple News
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its processing-time estimates on June 17 for several temporary residence categories, with some applicants seeing shorter wait times. The update compares current estimates with those from June 10 across work permits, study permits, visitor visas and super visas. Work […]
Forced Surrender of Canadian Citizenship Certificates May Violate Charter, Experts Say
Maple News reports that on June 13, 2026, the Registrar of Citizenship began issuing letters to individuals born outside Canada, ordering the immediate surrender of their Canadian citizenship certificates while investigations proceed under Citizenship Regulations 26(1). Legal experts say the move could be illegal or unconstitutional. Ala Bujac, a Canadian […]
IRCC Backlog Hits a New Low as Express Entry Falls to 9% in April 2026, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports new figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing the total application backlog continuing to shrink, reaching its lowest level since July 2025. Notable movements include a record-low Express Entry backlog of 9%, a 5% drop in study permit backlog, and a 3% uptick in work […]
Canadian Citizenship by Descent: You Can Apply Even with Gaps in Paperwork, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Canada’s citizenship rules for descent were expanded on December 15, 2025, removing the first-generation limit and opening eligibility to more people born outside the country. The process still requires documentation, but the system now accommodates gaps by allowing applicants to explain missing pieces and demonstrate their […]
Sponsoring Adult Children for Canadian Permanent Residence: A Practical Family Sponsorship Guide
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their adult children for permanent residence, but only under specific circumstances. The key is whether the child qualifies as a dependent under Canadian immigration law—a category that can include many adult sons and daughters. If you meet the eligibility […]
Maple News reports: Canada Tightens Scrutiny on Citizenship by Descent — Some Recipients Asked to Return Certificates
Maple News reports that recent applicants under Canada’s expanded citizenship laws are facing renewed scrutiny after their citizenship was approved. The latest amendment to the Citizenship Act opened a wave of descent-based applications, and a subset of those cases are now being re-examined by the federal government. On the afternoon […]
Canada expands work-permit access for provincial nominees during PR processing
Maple News reports that Canada is expanding access to work permits for provincial nominees while their permanent residence applications are processed. From June 9, 2026, temporary measures allow eligible in-Canada applicants to qualify for work permits without waiting for an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) for their PR application. The changes […]
In-Canada Work Permit Wait Times Dip to 186 Days, IRCC Data Shows
Maple News reports that the processing time for in-Canada work permit applications has eased by almost a month, standing at 186 days as of June 10, 2026, down from 212 days on May 6, according to data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This marks the lowest 2026 […]