IRCC Backlog Drops for Third Straight Month While Study Permit Arrivals Hit Historic Lows Canada Immigration Backlog Falls Again for the third consecutive month, according to the latest data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The department’s updated application inventory dashboard, reflecting data as of April 30, 2026, shows the total immigration backlog…
Canada Immigration Applicants Facing Longer Wait Times Across Several PR Pathways. Express Entry and PNP Processing Times Rising for for several Canadian permanent residence pathways in 2026. According to updated IRCC data released in May 2026, non-Express Entry PNP applications now take approximately 14 months to process, while Express Entry-linked PNP applications remain at around…
Introduction Canada has released updated IRCC processing times April 2026, providing important insights into how long immigration applications are currently taking. The update, published by IRCC, impacts a wide range of applicants, including students, workers, and permanent residence candidates. With global demand for Canadian immigration remaining high, these timelines are crucial for applicants planning their…
