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IRCC releases updated processing times for temporary residence applications

Canada’s immigration department (IRCC) published its most recent temporary residence application processing times on May 20, 2026. The new data, which tracks shifts over two weeks from May 6 to May 20, reveals significant regional disparities. Applicants from South Asian nations such as India and Pakistan saw widespr...

2 months ago

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What's New with the Canada Temporary Work Visa?

Canada has announced a major modification to the temporary foreign worker program that will increase the validity period of work authorization support letters to 12 months from 6 months. The reform proposed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to provide greater stability to workers whose permits...

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27Jun

Yogesh shukla

Federal Government Proposes New Regulations to Overhaul and Streamline the National Asylum System

New federal regulations aimed at modernizing the processing, decisions, and overall management of refugee claims in Canada have been announced. The new regulations were released on June 19, 2026, and are meant to serve as the guidelines for the combined legislative changes passed earlier this year under the Strengtheni...

25Jun

Yogesh shukla

Canada Resumes Express Entry Draws: Perfect opportunity for everyone.

OTTAWA: Ending an almost month-long halt, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reopened its Express Entry file exchange process. On consecutive days of 22nd and 23rd June 2026, the federal government issued thousands of fresh Invitations to Apply (ITAs) towards permanent residence immigration targets...

24Jun

Yogesh shukla

What’s new with the Fast-Track Immigration process in June 2026?

For a significant development affecting all international graduates and temporary foreign workers, the Government of Quebec has formally announced the re-implementation of the Quebec Experience Program, more simply known as the PEQ. With a target date of July 2, 2026, the program will finally reopen to new applicants f...

23Jun

Yogesh shukla

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What’s new with the Japan Tourist Visa fee June 2026.

Japan increases charges for tourist visas for the first time since 1978 to cope with an unprecedented influx of visitors.TOKYO-In a drastic revision of its travel regulations, Japan is increasing the price for getting into the country. Beginning July 1, 1-time entry tourist visas will cost 3,000 yen instead of 15,...

22Jun

Yogesh shukla

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US Introduces Priority Visa Interview Service for Tourists and Business Travelers.

This service will allow some travelers to pay an additional fee to schedule a visa interview more quickly. Certain applicants applying for a business or tourist visa will, starting on July 1, 2026, have the opportunity to pay $750 to receive priority scheduling of their visa interview at some U.S. embassies and consula...