Immigration Backlog

• Canada’s immigration backlog rose in May. What’s behind it?

  The IRCC’s updated data revealed that the number of backlogged applications in the month of May stood at 820,000, up from 809, 000 in April.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2023
  
• Canada’s immigration system is backlogged. Will PSAC strike make it worse?

  Before the federal workers' strike kicked off Wednesday, Canada was already facing a backlog of immigration applications and visa delays.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2023
  
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• Canada lifts work limit for international students to help with labour shortages

  From Nov. 15 until the end of 2023, full-time students will be able to work more than 20 hours per week off campus, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2022
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• Thousands of students are stuck in Canada’s immigration backlog. What’s being done?

  Canadian universities are offering deferrals and remote learning as first-year international students face visa delays ahead of the fall semester next month.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
• Immigration backlog leaves dozens of Powell River daycare spaces unfilled

  Marjorie Jones says she's been unable to recruit Canadian early childhood educators for her Powell River, B.C. daycare, and approved overseas hires are caught a federal backlog.

  Education

  Aug 24, 2022
• Canada’s immigration backlog leaves Calgary family ‘in limbo’

  While many spend Canada Day celebrating what it means to be Canadian, others are still waiting for an opportunity to call Canada home.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022