Canada has made remarkable progress in reducing its immigration backlog, with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clearing over 64,000 pending applications between November and December 2024. This development marks a significant step forward for individuals awaiting permanent residency, citizenship, and temporary residency approvals, reflecting IRCC’s efforts to streamline application processing and improve efficiency. Major...
As of January 24, 2024, the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sheds light on the country’s immigration inventory, revealing a figure of 2.22 million applications. This extensive inventory encompasses requests for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals. Within this colossal pool, 42.7% of applications surpass the stipulated service standards set...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently announced the creation of a new task force to tackle the immigration delays in order to speed up government services such as passports, airports, and the immigration application process. The special task force will include federal ministers, who will specifically identify the gaps in the process, will review...
