An e-petition has surfaced for Canadian citizenship applicants who experience processing delays. It’s open for signatures till June 4.

Dynamic processing times of Canadian immigration and citizenship applications as of May 17, 2022

Here is a myriad of ways to become Canadian permanent residents.

Applicants for Canadian citizenship can apply for urgent processing during an emergency. Here are some scenarios of urgency.

Accept fewer new applications temporarily by taking in only urgent cases among certain types of applications – a suggestion to tackle the Canadian immigration backlogs.

Dynamic processing times of Canadian immigration and citizenship applications as of May 3, 2022

Effective this summer, applicants under the temporary resident to Canadian permanent resident pathway (2021) will be entitled to supportive measures.

Till February 28, 2023, eligible visitors in Canada can apply for work permits without departing Canada, per Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

In summer 2022, graduates in Canada with expiring post-graduation work permits will be eligible to apply for open work permits, per Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.