NEWS & RESOURCES

Canada’s latest immigration update: Express Entry issues 574 PNP ITAs and a record 8,000 CEC invitations, new federal policy changes take effect, stable permanent‑residence targets maintained, and clarified work‑experience rules for Hong Kong applicants.

Key updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and provincial nominee programs: new admissions targets, processing‑time shifts, and study‑to‑PR pathway changes. Clear take‑aways you need.

IRCC’s application inventory has topped the two-million mark, and processing times now vary sharply by stream. This update explains where delays are concentrated, which routes are moving faster, and how applicants can reduce risk by submitting complete files, selecting the smartest pathways, and making well-timed submissions.