Category: Work Visa

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 reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated processing times for temporary residence applications on July 2, with notable improvements for in-Canada work permit applicants and for Nigeria, alongside shifts in study permits and super visas. The update provides a country-by-country snapshot of how wait times […]

Maple News reports that Canada is expanding opportunities under its International Experience Canada (IEC) program, giving early-career workers from 28 countries easier access to work permits on multiple occasions. Under IEC, eligible applicants aged 18-35 (with some countries allowing up to age 30) can obtain permits that allow a total […]

Maple News reports that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released its May 2026 processing time update for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). The update shows movement across LMIA streams, with most Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) streams recording longer wait times, while the permanent resident (PR) stream improved noticeably. […]

Maple News reports that on June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, with notable improvements for work-permit applicants. The update provides a clearer snapshot of how quickly applicants can expect decisions as the system continues to adjust capacity. Key gains since June 17 include […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department has clarified police certificate requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, with updated guidance provided to officers on the IRCC website. Under the updated instructions, the applicant’s police certificate for their current country of residence […]

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 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 […]

Maple News reports that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has released its April 2026 processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). The update, published May 15, 2026, shows movement across nearly all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) streams. While several streams saw faster processing, the permanent resident (PR) […]

Maple News reports that on June 4, the federal government unveiled plans to fast-track work permits for artificial intelligence professionals, as part of Canada’s push to attract and retain AI talent.\n\nUnder the proposal, the AI worker stream would operate through the Global Talent Stream (GTS), a component of the Temporary […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department released updated processing time estimates for temporary residence applications on June 3, with overall wait times broadly stable and a mix of improvements and minor increases across categories. The update reflects changes since the May 26 figures and provides a clearer view of […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is developing a dedicated field on the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) portal to submit language test results, as part of a broader push to modernize its online services and reduce applicant confusion. A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s office […]

Maple News reports on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) latest update to processing times for temporary residents, which shows a mixed picture across work and study permits. The movement varies by visa type and applicant country, with some wait times tightening and others lengthening. The update notes notable decreases […]

Maple News reports that foreign workers in Canada who have applied for a new work permit before their current work authorization expires will now receive WP-EXT letters valid for 365 days, up from 180 days. The extension was outlined in updated instructions to immigration officers and published on the immigration […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has launched a time-limited policy to ease access to employer-specific (closed) work permits for temporary foreign workers in Quebec who are awaiting a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) while their permanent residence application is reviewed. This is a short-term public policy designed to […]

Maple News reports that Canada is moving to expand work authorization for international students and graduates, with proposed amendments published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on April 1, 2026. The reforms enter a consultation phase, with IRCC planning to engage stakeholders in early spring 2026. Under the plan, […]