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Canada Immigration News — January 7, 2026 Snapshots: IRCC 2025's most significant PNP‑only Express Entry draw; Processing backlogs remain enormous; Regulatory & digital updates on the horizon; Provincial plans and targets evolve. IRCC wraps 2025 with the most significant PNP‑only Express Entry draw. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held one of the year’s biggest Express Entry rounds on December 8 , issuing 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)  under the Provi

IRCC launches a fast‑track Express Entry category for doctors (ITAs early 2026), runs 2025’s largest PNP draw (1,123 ITAs, CRS 729), sets 2026 study‑permit math (408k total; grad students PAL/TAL‑exempt), and Federal Court rule changes take effect Dec 21. Manitoba’s support‑letter deadline hits Dec 15.

Stay informed: IRCC opens December 1 pilot for tech‑graduates, Manitoba boosts PNP quota, B.C. shifts to points‑based model Jan 15, and a landmark Federal Court decision improves processing fairness.

Canada launches its 2026‑28 immigration plan, slashes temporary‑resident slots and tightens permit cancellation rules. Key dates, numbers and takeaways you should know.

Canada’s immigration system is shifting. From tighter study‑permit limits to new temporary‑resident rules, here are the key December 2025 updates from IRCC, provincial nominee programmes and courts—and what they mean for you.

Canada released its 2026–28 Immigration Levels Plan on November 4, 2025, while bold changes continue in study‑permit approvals and provincial nominee streams. From high rejection rates to unscheduled PNP draws, here’s what applicants and advisors need to know—clear numbers, key dates and action points included.

Canada released its 2026–28 Immigration Levels Plan on November 4, 2025, while bold changes continue in study‑permit approvals and provincial nominee streams. From high rejection rates to unscheduled PNP draws, here’s what applicants and advisors need to know—clear numbers, key dates and action points included.

A concise news summary of Canada’s latest immigration policy: processing priorities at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, over 2 million applications in‑process, and the upcoming 2026‑28 Levels Plan. Key dates, numbers and takeaways for applicants and advisors.

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.

IRCC held a PNP-linked Express Entry draw on October 27, issuing invitations at one of the year’s highest CRS cut-offs. We break down the numbers, why the threshold spiked, and what skilled workers, employers, and international graduates should do next to stay competitive.

Get the latest on Canadian immigration – new policy shifts at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provincial nominee updates and court rulings. What you need to know, with clear takeaways and dates.

Canada is tightening immigration controls: study permits are down 60 %, new medical‑exam guidelines are in force, and the next federal level's plan will set the tone for 2026‑28. Here’s what applicants need to know.

Latest immigration updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: new targets, processing‑time changes, Start‑Up Visa risks and a 60 % drop in international student arrivals. Key dates and takeaways in plain language.

Canada’s week in immigration: Education and Trades Express Entry draws, Ontario invites 1,893 candidates, B.C. pivots to high‑impact nominations, IRCC backlog nears 1M, and a postal strike disrupts IRB mail. Practical client takeaways inside. (Sept. 27, 2025)

IRCC capped a busy week with category-based Express Entry rounds for Education (2,500 ITAs, CRS 462) and Skilled Trades (1,250 ITAs, CRS 505). Ontario and Alberta issued large provincial invitations, while IRCC clarified PGWP-eligible fields and resumed movement on the Parents & Grandparents Program. This briefing distills the key dates, numbers, and practical takeaways clients need to plan their next steps confidently.

IRCC ran Education and Trades draws, provinces issued invites, student proof‑of‑funds rose Sept 1, and refusal letters now include officer notes. Key dates inside.

Education & Trades drew returned with a lower CRS, PNP remained active, and study permit funds increased for files after September 1. Here’s what changed and how to prepare.

Canada’s immigration week ended with targeted Express Entry rounds for education (2,500 ITAs, CRS 462) and skilled trades (1,250 ITAs, CRS 505), plus fresh signals from provinces and continued pressure on IRCC processing inventories. For students, 2025 intake caps and proof-of-funds rules are reshaping plans. This briefing explains the key dates, numbers, and plain-language takeaways so applicants can act quickly—and correctly.

Canada has raised financial thresholds for study permits, saw sharp drops in temporary residency permits in early 2025, and tightened selection rules inside Express Entry and regional programs. Key changes every potential immigrant should know.