IRCC newsroom
Government announcements and releases from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Open official website www.canada.caInsights & official updates
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We are preparing original articles on immigration planning, application preparation and understanding refusals. Each published article will identify its author, review date and official sources.
While the blog is being prepared, explore our service guides and use the government links below to check the latest announcements.
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Official government updates.
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IRCC notices
Check current notices that may affect application plans and existing files.
Open official website www.canada.caExpress Entry rounds
View official invitation-round information, rather than relying on an old score or social post.
Open official website www.canada.caProvincial nominee programmes
Start with IRCC’s overview and follow its provincial and territorial programme links.
Open official website www.canada.caIRCC processing times
Check current estimates and read the explanation of what they mean for planning.
Open official website www.canada.caImmigration and Refugee Board
Read official tribunal information. For your matter, speak with an appropriately authorised representative.
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Provincial nominee planning
Explore provincial options by starting with the province, your profile and current stream availability.
Explore this guideVisa refusals & next steps
RCIC refusal assessments and reapplication planning, with separate referrals for IRB matters and lawyer-led Federal Court judicial review.
Explore this guideStudy permits
Review the immigration side of your study plans, including your institution, programme and supporting circumstances.
Explore this guide