Verified Express Entry, PNP, and IRCC updates, ordered by publication date.
Based on verified articles published July 23, 2026–September 8, 2026.
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CIC News reports on IRCC’s new **temporary public policy** that exempts foreign workers with valid work permits from needing a study permit for programs of **six months or less**.[2] The policy took effect **September 4, 2026** and is scheduled to remain until **December 31, 2027**, succeeding a similar policy that expired in June 2026.[2] IRCC will notify eligible work-permit holders of the change, but the exemption ends when their work permit or the policy itself expires or is revoked.[2]
Read moreIRCC announced a **temporary measure for work permit holders in Canada**, allowing them to **study for up to six months without obtaining a separate study permit**.[3] The initiative, effective until **December 31, 2027**, is aimed at helping temporary workers upgrade skills in in-demand fields while continuing to work, and applies to short-term licensing, education, or training; full‑time studies still require a regular study permit.[3] IRCC will begin notifying eligible work permit holders that they can pursue these short‑term studies until their permit expires or the six‑month limit is reached.[3]
Read moreCanada’s border agency (CBSA) announced fraud-related charges against a Montreal man involving the production and importation of **counterfeit Canadian identity and immigration documents**, including fake Canadian passports and permanent resident cards.[4] The case stems from a seizure at Mirabel International Airport and a subsequent search of a residence in the Montreal area.[4] The charges relate to smuggling prohibited goods, making false statements, possessing identity information to create false documents, and defrauding the Government of Canada.[4]
Read moreA webinar announcement highlights that **Fall 2026 is a busy period for Canadian immigration**, with ongoing **Express Entry draws across several categories** and active provincial programs like Ontario’s points‑based Workforce Priority Stream.[13] The piece emphasizes current pathways to permanent residence, the importance of language and credential factors, and the growing impact of small CRS score differences on wait times and outcomes for applicants.[13]
Read moreCIC News reports that IRCC’s estimate of **33 months for proof of citizenship certificates** corresponds to an inventory of **over 130,000 people** waiting for decisions.[13] The article focuses on warning applicants about scams targeting those seeking Canadian citizenship by descent, noting that IRCC, not private firms, controls official processing timelines and that applicants should be cautious of services promising faster outcomes than the published estimates.[13]
Read moreNewfoundland and Labrador issued **97 invitations** to apply for provincial nomination under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) on **September 4, 2026**.[5] This was the province’s **13th draw of 2026**, and no invitations were issued to Atlantic Immigration Program candidates in this round.[5] By September 4, the province had issued **2,556 invitations** through its provincial programs in 2026, including 2,162 to NLPNP candidates and 394 to AIP candidates.[5]
Read moreNew data from IRCC’s processing-time tool show that **proof of Canadian citizenship applications** now have an estimated **33‑month wait time**, up eight months from the previous reading.[6] CIC News notes that this means new applicants could be waiting until around mid‑2029 for a decision, and highlights that urgent processing remains available but only for narrowly defined situations such as applicants needing expedited decisions for study plans in Canada.[6]
Read moreNew data show that **processing times have risen for several permanent residence and citizenship categories as of September 3, 2026**.[5] The **Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry)** now has an estimated processing time of **7 months (up from 6)**, while proof of Canadian citizenship and other PR streams also see delays, reflecting growing inventories despite a six‑month service standard across Express Entry programs.[5]
Read moreOn September 4, 2026, IRCC conducted a category-based Express Entry draw inviting **3,500 candidates** working in **healthcare and social services occupations** to apply for permanent residence, with a **CRS cut-off score of 475**.[5] This large draw continues IRCC’s focus on addressing critical shortages in health and social care fields by prioritizing candidates with relevant work experience.[5] The draw follows several other targeted and general rounds held in August, illustrating sustained high levels of permanent residence invitations through Express Entry.[5]
Read moreOn **September 4, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 97 invitations** through its provincial nominee program, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination.[3][9] The article breaks down the invitations by program and draw date, providing details on the latest Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) intake and reinforcing the province’s continued use of its PNP streams to select immigration candidates.[3][9]
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