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Key Takeaways Canada has introduced temporary border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in parts of Africa. Immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan are being suspended for 90 days. Certain...

Canada Expands Visa-Free Travel Access for Eligible Citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia Key Takeaways Canada has expanded visa-free travel eligibility for certain citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia. Eligible travelers may now apply for an electronic travel...

Key Takeaways Canada has expanded access to spousal open work permits for certain spouses and common-law partners of foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec. Eligible applicants are no longer required to meet the standard rule requiring the principal worker's...

Key Takeaways Canada has launched a one-time “In-Canada Workers Initiative” aimed at accelerating permanent residence processing for certain temporary workers already living and working in Canada. The initiative focuses on applicants already in IRCC’s inventory...

Key Takeaways The NEXUS application fee for adults increased to $120 USD in 2026, while applicants under 18 may still apply at no cost. NEXUS processing delays continue to affect many applicants, with some manual reviews taking between 12 and 24 months. A new “split...

Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into immigration processing systems used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Government agencies say AI tools are being used to support workflow management, fraud detection,...

Key Takeaways Canada will not open a new intake for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026. IRCC says it will focus on processing up to 10,000 applications already submitted before 2025. Families seeking Canada family sponsorship options for parents and...

Key Takeaways Canada’s updated citizenship-by-descent rules may allow millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry to claim Canadian citizenship. The changes stem from amendments to Canada’s Citizenship Act that took effect on December 15, 2025. Eligible individuals...

Key Takeaways Proposed and emerging high-cost immigration barriers in the United States may significantly affect employers that rely on foreign talent. Small and medium-sized businesses could face greater challenges sponsoring foreign workers due to rising...