Category: <span>News</span>
August 2026 U.S. Visa Bulletin
The Department of State published August final-action and filing dates for family, employment and diversity immigrant visa categories.
Read more → NewsCanada updates temporary measures for Palestinians
IRCC extended and adjusted temporary measures for eligible Palestinians in Canada and certain people affected by the conflict in Gaza.
Read more → NewsPassport client experience survey announced
Selected people who received a Canadian passport during the first half of 2026 may receive a voluntary survey invitation.
Read more → NewsReviewer selection launched for representative penalties
IRCC relaunched a process to identify independent reviewers for the forthcoming administrative-penalty system governing paid representatives.
Read more → NewsNew Parents and Grandparents Program intake paused
IRCC said it would continue processing existing PGP applications but would not accept new interest-to-sponsor forms or issue invitations until further notice.
Read more → NewsCanada proposes regulations to modernize asylum processing
The federal government published proposed regulations intended to implement recent asylum reforms and clarify application requirements and timelines.
Read more → NewsPre-removal risk assessment rules adjusted for Uganda
IRCC temporarily lifted the usual PRRA waiting period for some Ugandan nationals and former residents following specified negative decisions.
Read more → NewsOpen work permit measure expanded for spouses of certain Quebec workers
IRCC expanded a temporary measure so certain spouses or partners of eligible Quebec skilled-worker applicants may seek open work permits.
Read more → NewsIRCC surveys clients about immigration representation
IRCC invited selected clients to provide confidential feedback about immigration and citizenship representation and advice.
Read more → NewsIndigenous name-reclamation document fee waiver nears end
IRCC reminded eligible people that the fee waiver for replacing specified identity documents to reclaim an Indigenous name was ending.
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