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Canada visa processing times: Super Visa wait rises for Indians, visitor visa improves

Canada's visa processing times for Indian applicants have seen slight adjustments. Work and study permit wait times remain unchanged for Indian citizens. Visitor visa processing has improved slightly, while Super Visa wait times have increased. These processing times are estimates and not guaranteed deadlines. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updates…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Canada invites 2,000 foreign workers to apply for permanent residence: All you need to know about latest Express Entry draw

Canada has invited 2,000 skilled foreign workers to apply for permanent residence through its latest Express Entry draw, with candidates needing a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 519 to receive an invitation.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Canada invites 2,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency in latest Express Entry draw, CRS cut-off falls to 519

Canada invited 2,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency. This latest Express Entry draw had a CRS cut-off score of 519. The selection specifically targeted Canadian Experience Class candidates for immigration. This draw brings the total invitations issued by IRCC to 128,732 this year. Many candidates in the Express…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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Canadian Citizenship Certificate backlog hits 136,000, wait time now nearly 3 years

More than 136,000 people are now waiting for Canada to process applications for proof of citizenship, with estimated wait times exceeding 33 months following changes to the country's citizenship-by-descent rules, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada data.

The Times of India · Sep 13

Canada's Express Entry to get new digital platform with Expression of Interest system: What Indian applicats need to know

Canada is developing a new digital platform to manage its immigration system. This modernization initiative will include an Expression of Interest system for Express Entry. Indian applicants will not see changes to eligibility or the ranking system currently. The existing Express Entry rules should be followed until further announcements are…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Canada turns focus to master’s, PhD students as their share of new permits jumps to 21%

Canada is prioritizing master's and doctoral students for its international program. New doctoral students will receive faster study permit processing. Master's and doctoral candidates are now exempt from provincial attestation letters. This policy change occurs as Canada reduces overall international student numbers. The nation aims to attract skilled talent for…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Canada citizenship certificate processing time hits 33 months as backlog reaches 136,000 applications

Canada's citizenship certificate processing time now stands at thirty-three months. This significant increase means new applicants may wait until mid-2029 for decisions. The surge follows expanded eligibility for citizenship by descent after December 2025. Urgent processing is available for specific limited circumstances and emergencies. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

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Making too many life decisions around immigration timelines: Redditor says 'Canada does not owe me PR, coming back to India'

At a time when the waiting line for a US Green Card is only getting longer, the situation in Canada is not very different either as a Redditor's post on coming back to India has gone viral. The Redditor came to Canada in 2023 and has been working in a…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Canada fast-tracks citizenship certificates for students planning to study in the country

Canada is speeding up citizenship applications for students planning to study. Eligible applicants may receive certificates before their academic semester begins. This expedited route helps those claiming citizenship by descent for enrollment. Canadian citizens often qualify for lower domestic tuition rates at educational institutions. Urgent processing is also available for…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Canada Express Entry: 2,000 ITAs issued in September 1 draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates

Canada's immigration department issued two thousand invitations to apply for permanent residence. This latest draw focused on Canadian Experience Class candidates with a minimum score. Earlier draws this year also prioritized candidates with Canadian experience and French language skills. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has issued over one hundred seventeen…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Canada raises study permit funds requirement to CAD 23,448 from Sept 1

International students applying for a Canadian study permit from Sept 1, 2026 will have to demonstrate that they have at least Canadian dollars (CAD) 23,448 available for living expenses (if they are headed to a province or territory other than Quebec).

The Times of India · Aug 30

Canada's electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who needs it, fee, process and key rules

Canada's electronic travel authorization, or eTA, is now required for many air travellers. This authorization costs seven Canadian dollars and is linked to a passport. Most eTA applications are processed quickly, though some may take longer. Indian passport holders generally need a visitor visa and cannot use an eTA. US…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Canada updates visa processing times; Study, Super Visa waits rise for Indians

Canada updated visa processing times, increasing study permit waits for Indian applicants. Indian applicants now face a seven-week wait for study permits, a significant rise. Visitor visa processing for Indians also saw a slight increase to thirty-two days. Super visa wait times for India have now risen to sixty-one days.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Canada admits 1.8 lakh new PR in H1 2026; India leads source country despite declining share, China enters top 3

Canada welcomed 1.8 lakh new permanent residents in early 2026. Indian citizens formed nearly one-quarter of these new permanent residents. The Philippines and China followed India as major source countries for immigration. Canada's immigration plan targets 3.80 lakh admissions annually through 2028. India's share of permanent residents has decreased since…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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The Economic Times · Aug 25

Canada is not just challenging the US on trade – it wants its immigrants too

Canada is fighting Donald Trump on two fronts: retaliating against US tariffs while courting skilled workers affected by his immigration crackdown. Ottawa plans targeted pathways for researchers and H-1B holders even as it cuts overall immigration, turning the US-Canada dispute into a competition for talent as well as trade.

Times Life · Aug 25

Canada Beyond Niagara: British Columbia, the Rockies, and What Indian Travellers Actually Need to Know

Why the West Gets SkippedThe Toronto-Niagara circuit exists because it's easy to explain to a travel agent and easy to sell as a package. Flights from Mumbai or Delhi land in Toronto. The family WhatsApp group has already been to Niagara. The path of least resistance runs east to west…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Find out who your MP is: Canada's Portage College asks protesting Indian students to approach politicians for work permit woes

Canada's Portage College has come up with a new instruction for its students who have been denied a postgraduate work permit by the Canadian government. The college asked the students to find out their local MPs in Canada and approach them, seeking a solution to the situation. This came after…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Canada admits 182,100 new permanent residents by mid-2026, behind target

Canada welcomed 182,100 permanent residents by mid-2026, reaching 40.8% of its annual goal. Economic immigration admissions were notably behind the required pace for the year. Family-class admissions, however, exceeded the target set for the halfway point. Special initiatives for protected persons and in-Canada workers also saw admissions. Overall, Canada faces…

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The Times of India · Aug 17

'I don't have courage to take another loan': Indian student in Canada says going back home seems easier, sets up fundraiser

Samir Garhwal, an Indian student who got his degree from Canada's controversial Portage College, said he is in a worse situation now after completing his course than he was two years ago when he came to a new country with an education loan to repay. As thousands of Portage College…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Canada citizenship certificate wait jumps to 25 months; backlog crosses 121,000

Canadian citizenship certificate wait times have significantly increased to twenty-five months. The number of applications awaiting a decision has now surpassed one hundred thousand. This sharp rise follows a rule change allowing more people to claim citizenship by descent. A recent review of citizenship certificates also contributed to the growing…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Canada's self-employed immigration program 'no longer fit for purpose', IRCC evaluation finds

Canada’s Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer fit for its role in the country’s economic immigration system despite continuing to provide a pathway to permanent residence for talented artists and athletes, according to an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) evaluation.

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Canada keeps study, work permit processing time unchanged for Indians; visitor, super visas take longer

Canada's latest update shows study and work permit processing times for India remain stable. Visitor visa applications from India are now taking slightly longer to process. Super visa applications for Indian parents and grandparents also face a longer wait. Study permits from India are processed in an estimated five weeks.…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Canadian citizenship by descent: These 2 documents are key for Indian-origin families applying under new IRCC rules

Canada's citizenship by descent rules now prioritize original birth and marriage certificates. Applicants must submit documents issued by the original authority for family lineage proof. Long-form birth certificates and marriage certificates are crucial for establishing parent-child relationships. Missing records require documented proof of genuine search efforts by applicants. Processing times…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Canada sharpens focus on study permit finances; proof of funds under scanner

Immigration officers are now examining the source and stability of funds more closely, with nearly half of study permit refusals linked to inadequate proof of finances. While fewer applications are being processed, approval rates have improved, including for Indian students.

The Times of India · Jul 30

'Marriage of convenience' by Indian students in Canada mentioned in internal email: Even advertised on dating apps

Indian students coming to Canada arranged 'marriages of convenience' through newspaper advertisements and dating apps only to gain residency in the country, and the government became aware of it, internal communication has revealed. The Globe and Mail reported that a 2025 email sent to IRCC officials from Canada's High Commission…

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