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Canada Immigration Update January 2026: IRCC Processing Times, Express Entry Draws, Student Permit Changes & Backlog News

Quick Summary: This Week’s Canada Immigration News Canada continues to focus on reducing temporary resident levels. IRCC processing times were updated for January 2026. CEC and PNP Express Entry draws issued new PR invitations. Study permit approvals remain under pressure due to caps and stricter requirements. IRCC’s inventory remains above 2 million applications, with over […]

2026 Canada Immigration & Policy Changes: What Applicants Must Know This Year

New Year, New Rules! The new year 2026 is ushering in new laws and rules for Canada in general, as well as for its immigration program, in particular. On the heels of these nationwide legislative reforms are those in effect for the Province of Ontario. Moreover, we look into the Express Entry draw predictions and […]