Author: Eivy Joy Quito

Biometric Requirements for Canadian Citizenship Applications
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New Biometric Requirements for Canadian Citizenship Applications Coming in 2026–2027

Starting in 2026–2027, biometric requirements for Canadian citizenship applications will officially be introduced. This update is one of the most significant changes to Canada’s citizenship process in recent years. All applicants will need to provide fingerprints and facial recognition data, a step designed to enhance security, strengthen identity verification, and streamline application processing. While it...

Medical Exams for Express Entry Permanent Residence
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IRCC Introduces Mandatory Upfront Medical Exams for Express Entry Permanent Residence Applicants

Starting August 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will introduce a major change to the Express Entry permanent residence process. Applicants will now be required to complete their immigration medical exam before submitting their applications. This adjustment is designed to shorten processing times and avoid delays caused by waiting for medical exam requests...

Immigration Data
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Government Withholds Immigration Data – What the Delay Means for Applicants, Employers, and Provinces

Canada’s immigration system runs on numbers. Application volumes, processing times, permit counts, nomination allocations these metrics help students plan studies, families plan moves, and employers plan hires. Since May, however, public dashboards have not been refreshed beyond March. Critics say the government withholds immigration data at a time when policy shifts are reshaping programs and...

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Immigration
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Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Immigration Issues 231 Invitations in the Latest Draw

Newfoundland and Labrador continue to make headlines in Canadian immigration with two new rounds of invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).  On July 29, 2025, the province issued 150 invitations – 100 through the NLPNP and 50 under the AIP. Just two weeks later, on August 13,...

Permanent Residency Pathway
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Federal Delay in Permanent Residency Pathway Puts Undocumented Workers at Risk

A recent policy decision has reignited debate on Canadian immigration. The federal government has postponed its proposed permanent residency pathway for low-wage workers, citing economic concerns. This delay directly impacts thousands who are already contributing to Canada’s economy, many of whom are undocumented and working in essential sectors like construction, hospitality, and caregiving. Fresh data...

CBSA-RCMP
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Joint CBSA-RCMP Strengthen Canada’s Border Security with Key Arrests Following Multiple Illegal Entries

Canada’s border saw a major enforcement action this August. In coordinated work, the joint CBSA-RCMP investigations team made several arrests tied to human smuggling near Stanstead, Quebec. A cube truck carrying 44 people was intercepted on August 3, 2025. Days later, more arrests followed in the Valleyfield region. If you follow border and immigration news,...