Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that IRCC’s total application backlog fell to 990,300 as of January 31, the first time it slipped below one million since October 2025, helped by easing work permit wait times. The update also highlights notable shifts across streams, with the study permit backlog up 14 percent, the […]

Maple News reports that the path to Canadian citizenship through naturalization is a multi-year journey, typically extending beyond four years from start to finish. Much of that time is attributable to meeting the physical presence requirement and the processing of the citizenship application. The process is broken into clear stages, […]

Maple News reports that travelers planning to enter Canada this spring risk being denied entry if they have a criminal record, even for minor offences. Border officers review applicants’ histories to assess admissibility, and a record from another country does not automatically guarantee entry into Canada. One potential avenue to […]

Maple News reports a hypothetical scenario: if American pop star Katy Perry wanted to relocate to Canada to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, she would need permanent residency. The citizenship path by descent would only apply to Canadians with roots here, not Perry. Current assessments suggest Perry does not have […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance, making the online, self-administered citizenship test the default format for applicants. The online test draws from a question bank of roughly 300 to 400 items. IRCC’s rules ensure each test version maintains a similar level of […]

Maple News reports that the Senate has passed Bill C-12, a landmark package of reforms to Canada’s immigration system—arguably the most substantial in decades. The bill would empower the Governor in Council to vary, cancel, or suspend immigration documents, including work permits, study permits, and permanent resident visas, as part […]

Maple News reports that for newcomers to Canada, planning for a child’s education can feel overwhelming. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers a practical way to start saving early for your child’s post-secondary education, whether that’s university, college, trades training, or other eligible programs. An RESP is a government-registered […]

Maple News reports that for newcomers to Canada, planning for a child’s post-secondary education can feel overwhelming, but a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers a practical, flexible way to start saving early for university, college, trade school, or other eligible programs. What is an RESP? An RESP is a […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance to make the self-administered online citizenship test the default for most applicants, with up to three attempts. The new instructions, published March 9, 2026, also set a 45-minute time limit for the online test and maintain […]

Maple News reports that the Senate, in its third reading of a major immigration bill, has adopted an amendment that adds heightened oversight to proposed asylum limitations. The amendment would require the government to prepare a report detailing asylum claims deemed ineligible because they were filed one year after entry […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s passport has strengthened further in the latest Henley Global Passport Rankings, rising from eighth to seventh place at the start of 2026. Canadians now enjoy visa-free access to 182 destinations worldwide. Canada remains the strongest passport in North America, clearly ahead of the United States, […]

Maple News reports Kelowna, British Columbia, has announced its 2026 priorities under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The city will target a new priority sector and eight additional in-demand occupations as part of its francophone pathway to permanent residence. Kelowna sits in south-central BC on […]

Maple News reports that the CELPIP exam remains a key milestone for newcomers pursuing permanent residency, citizenship, or professional accreditation in Canada. While many test-takers feel confident about listening and speaking, the writing component is often the most challenging part of the test. 1) Build Comfort With Typing: The CELPIP […]

Maple News reports that Canada is temporarily pausing the removal of certain inadmissible Israeli and Lebanese nationals who hold temporary or permanent residence status, in response to the escalating conflict in the region. Under an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR) measure, those affected as of March 7 will be allowed […]

Maple News reports that Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026, outlining who may qualify for permanent residence. The city sits in south-central Saskatchewan, about 77 kilometres from Regina. This year Moose Jaw added one sector and seven new […]

Maple News reports that Canada has launched the temporary resident to permanent resident (TR-to-PR) pathway for eligible foreign workers. While the program is open in principle, the government has not yet published specific eligibility criteria, application forms, or detailed submission instructions. Officials say more details are expected to be released […]