Maple News reports that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released its LMIA processing-time update for June 2026 on July 9, showing longer waits for the high-wage and low-wage streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). From May to June 2026, the main changes were as follows: the high-wage […]
Month: July 2026
Canada’s Proof of Citizenship Queue Nears 100,000 as Processing Time Climbs to 19 Months
Maple News reports that the wait for a decision on proof of Canadian citizenship applications has climbed to 99,500 as of July 7, with the estimated processing time stretching to 19 months. The spike represents an increase of about 17,500 applicants in roughly one month, underscoring a rapidly expanding backlog. […]
IRCC’s Citizenship-by-Descent Review: What Happened, What Changed, and What You Should Do Now
Maple News reports on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) review of citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3, a policy that opened citizenship pathways to generations previously left out. The landscape shifted in June 2026, when IRCC began a targeted review of certificates already granted and paused finalization of […]
Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence Through Express Entry
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a French-language Express Entry draw. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 420 and must have created an Express Entry profile before 8:04 a.m. UTC on May […]
Maple News Exclusive: Canada extends direct-to-PR pathway for French-speaking students outside Quebec
Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has extended the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) until August 2027, preserving a direct route to permanent residence for qualifying French-speaking students who intend to settle outside Quebec. The FMCSP is a study-to-immigrate pathway that allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain permanent […]
IRCC processing times ease for permanent residence and citizenship, Maple News reports
Maple News reports that Canada’s permanent residence processing times have eased in the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), dated July 7. The improvements span many economic immigration and family sponsorship routes, with wait times declining by about one to two months. The changes apply to the […]
Manitoba MPs Propose Temporary Work Permit Extensions for PNP Candidates Through 2027
Maple News reports that two Winnipeg MPs announced work permit extensions for Manitoba workers pursuing permanent residence under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Approximately 2,700 Manitoba workers are expected to benefit from this measure. The extensions would allow these workers to continue employed while their provincial nominations are processed, […]
IRCC Processing Times Jump Across Most Temporary Residence Streams in July Update
Maple News reports that the latest IRCC processing-time update, released July 7, shows increased wait times across nearly all temporary residence categories. The update highlights longer timelines for work permits from several countries and a notable rise in super-visa processing times, while a handful of categories softened slightly. Work permits: […]
Maple News Explains Canada’s Healthcare System for Newcomers: A Practical Starter Guide
Maple News reports a practical guide to Canada’s healthcare system for newcomers, noting that housing and finances often take priority but understanding how to access medical care is essential for you and your family. Canada operates a publicly funded system where the federal government sets national standards and funds programs, […]
IRCC updates Express Entry score distribution as top profiles fall to 19,136
Maple News reports the latest data from Canada’s immigration department showing that the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles has declined from 20,953 to 19,136. The July 5 update, published by IRCC, compares with the June 21 release and comes as the Express Entry pool tightens somewhat. The total Express […]
Canada Opens July with First Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply in a Canadian Experience Class draw conducted through the Express Entry system, marking the first CEC-specific draw of July 2026. The invitation round underscores Canada’s continued use of Express Entry to attract skilled workers. To […]
IRCC Surrender Letters Uncovered: Strengthening Proofs for Citizenship by Descent
Maple News reports that IRCC announced on June 30 it had completed the review of roughly 6,500 citizenship-by-descent applications filed under Bill C-3. Finalization of these files is expected to resume within the next few days. Overall, 100 certificates were flagged for potentially insufficient supporting documentation; of these, 33 have […]
New Brunswick Extends Study-to-Immigrate Pathway for Private College Graduates
Maple News reports that New Brunswick has extended the Private Career College Graduate Pilot—a study-to-immigrate pathway—for international graduates of select healthcare and child-education programs at Oulton College and Eastern College. The extension runs through December 31, 2027, and was announced on July 3, 2026, via the province’s Important Notices page. […]
July Express Entry Draw Delivers Lowest PNP Cut-Off This Year, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 534 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a July Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To qualify, applicants required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 708 and had to have created an Express Entry profile […]
This Fourth of July, Americans uncover a hidden doorway to Canadian citizenship
Maple News reports a landmark shift in Canada’s citizenship rules that quietly broadens an American passport to a second citizenship pathway. Passed in December 2025 as Bill C-3, the law makes it possible for millions of Americans with a Canadian ancestor to claim Canadian citizenship more readily, with no generational […]
Seven Myths About Canadian Citizenship by Descent—You Might Qualify Under Bill C-3
Maple News reports that Canada’s citizenship-by-descent rules have shifted significantly with the December 15, 2025 enactment of Bill C-3. The new law removes the long-standing first-generation limit, opening a clear pathway to Canadian citizenship for thousands of descendants who were previously ineligible, often described as ‘Lost Canadians.’\n\nUnder the revised framework, […]