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  Canadians applying for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship) are facing significantly longer processing times in 2026. According to the latest figures published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the estimated processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship reached approximately 34 months in October 2026 . This is an increase from approximately 33 months in September. Interestingly, the longer processing estimate comes at the same time that the number of people waiting for a decision has decreased. For applicants planning to obtain a Canadian citizenship certificate, understanding this difference between processing time and application inventory is important. Latest Proof of Canadian Citizenship Processing Time As of the October 2026 update, the estimated processing time for a citizenship certificate is approximately: 34 months This represents a considerable increase compared with processing estimates earlier in the year. The approxima...

  Canada has held another Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw , creating a new opportunity for thousands of skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence. On October 15, 2026 , Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible Canadian Experience Class candidates. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 519 . Candidates also had to meet the applicable Express Entry tie-breaking requirement to be considered in the invitation round. Latest CEC Draw at a Glance Express Entry category: Canadian Experience Class Draw date: October 15, 2026 Number of ITAs: 2,500 Minimum CRS score: 519 Tie-breaking profile date: September 21, 2026 The draw provides another indication of the opportunities available through Express Entry for qualified applicants who have gained eligible skilled work experience in Canada. What Is the Canadian Experience Class? The Canadian Experience Class is one of the econo...

  Canada has temporarily suspended almost 25,000 immigration documents and placed restrictions on the final approval of more than 33,000 immigration applications as part of its response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Figures published in the Canada Gazette on October 10, 2026, outline the impact of the emergency immigration order on foreign nationals residing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan. As of September 15, Canadian authorities had suspended 24,945 previously issued immigration documents. These included documents associated with visitors, international students, foreign workers and permanent residents. The measures also prevented Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) from finalizing 33,795 permanent and temporary residence applications. Among these, 18,890 permanent residence applications involved protected persons, including refugees and their eligible dependants. Canada has extended the restrictions until November...