Colin R. Singer
September 4, 2026
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Colin R. Singer
September 4, 2026
Category: Canada Immigration News Articles
Proof Of Canadian Citizenship Now Takes 33 Months, And The Queue No Longer Explains Why
IRCC’s estimate for proof of Canadian citizenship rose from 25 to 33 months on September 3, 2026 while the application queue grew just 1.5%.
Colin R. Singer
September 4, 2026
Canada Must Reclaim Its Economic Edge With a Smarter Immigration Strategy
Canada needs a smarter immigration strategy that prioritizes talent, restores Express Entry’s economic focus and gives provinces a stronger role.
Colin R. Singer
September 4, 2026
Canada Invites 229 Physicians as Express Entry CRS Cut-Off Falls to 198
Canada issued 229 invitations to physicians with Canadian work experience in an Express Entry draw on September 3, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 198 — the second-lowest physicians cut-off on record and the 52nd round of 2026.
Colin Singer
September 3, 2026
Canada Increases Study Permit Financial Requirements: What Applicants Must Now Prove
Canada raises study permit proof of funds to $23,448 from September 1, 2026. See what international students must prove about their finances to IRCC.
Colin R. Singer
September 2, 2026
Canada Invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in September 1 Express Entry Draw
Canada issued 2,000 invitations in a Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw on September 1, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 521 — the second-highest CEC cut-off of the year and the 51st round of 2026.
Colin Singer
September 2, 2026
IRCC Says Self-Employed Immigration Program Is No Longer Fit For Purpose
IRCC says Canada’s Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer fit for purpose as it considers a redesigned immigration pathway for global talent.
Colin R. Singer
September 1, 2026
Canada Invites 562 Provincial Nominees in August 31 Express Entry Draw
Canada issued 562 invitations in a Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draw on August 31, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 697 — the lowest PNP cut-off of the year and the 50th round of 2026.
Colin Singer
September 1, 2026
Studying In Canada Can Qualify For Urgent Citizenship Certificate Processing
IRCC can process a citizenship certificate urgently to attend school, college or university. See what to submit and why the registrar’s deadline matters.
Colin R. Singer
August 31, 2026
Canada Closes Hong Kong Immigration Pathways With Tens Of Thousands Still Waiting
Canada closes its Hong Kong PR pathways with tens of thousands still waiting, as IRCC warns most remaining cases will be processed after 2027.
Colin R. Singer
August 31, 2026