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Canada’s immigration backlog decreases slightly to 2.6 million IRCC's inventory has decreased for the first time since July 2021.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting a decrease in its August 31 inventory.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada’s immigration backlog grows to 2.7 million people The backlog has grown by nearly 300,000 people since June.

Canada continues to struggle with its immigration applications as its inventory now stands at some 2.7 million people.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month.

IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons.

By Kareem El-Assal

IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information IRCC has unveiled major changes today as it seeks to be more transparent with its clients.

On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. 

By Shelby Thevenot

Will Canada remain appealing to immigrants after the pandemic? ANALYSIS: Why Canada will likely remain a prime destination of choice for global talent when COVID-19 is behind us.

Canada was an extremely attractive destination to global talent prior to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Kareem El-Assal

Immigration: Let’s not forget about the Canadian citizens of tomorrow ANALYSIS: How Canada can welcome new immigrants in a way that protects the health and safety of the Canadian public.

Canada operates the most innovative and adaptable immigration system in the world.

By Kareem El-Assal

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The top 5 Canadian immigration stories of 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has dominated 2020 and has significantly affected immigration to Canada, but hope is on the way.

2020 has been quite the year.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada’s immigration minister: 56,000 study permits approved in first stage Canada's immigration minister Marco Mendicino provided an international student update on September 22, 2020.

Immigration minister Marco Mendicino made two notable revelations today during an international student update he provided via a webinar.

By Kareem El-Assal