Immigration Update
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Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC).
From March 14 to March 27, Canada invited 3,167 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of March 27, 31,077 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation.
In these rounds, there were 233 ITAs for Australia, 6 ITAs for Austria, 38 ITAs for Belgium, 4 ITAs for Chile, 4 ITAs for Costa Rica, 10 ITAs for Croatia, 44 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 29 ITAs for Denmark, 9 ITAs for Estonia, 15 ITAs for Finland, 462 ITAs for France, 172 ITAs for Germany, 20 ITAs for Greece, 17 ITAs for Hong Kong, 1 ITA for Iceland, 185 ITAs for Ireland, 111 ITAs for Italy, 869 ITAs for Japan, 248 ITAs for Korea, 2 ITAs for Latvia, 14 ITAs for Lithuania, 3 ITAs for Luxembourg, 20 ITAs for the Netherlands, 80 ITAs for New Zealand, 9 ITAs for Norway, 28 ITAs for Poland, 38 ITAs for Portugal, 1 ITA for San Marino, 24 ITAs for Slovakia, 7 ITAs for Slovenia, 22 ITAs for Spain, 32 ITAs for Sweden, 26 ITAs for Switzerland, 17 ITAs for Taiwan, and 367 ITAs for the United Kingdom.
In total, Canada invited 53,309 IEC candidates in 2026.
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Conservatives are urging immediate steps to address suspected international student permit fraud and strengthen oversight.
The proposed committee motion calls on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to investigate every alleged case of fraud or non-compliance and to deliver monthly progress and resourcing updates beginning May 15.
It also seeks a detailed accounting of how many individuals flagged by the Auditor General later received additional visas or remain in Canada. In addition, the motion asks that identities linked to fraudulent-entry asylum claims be shared with the Immigration and Refugee Board, and that no further visas be issued to those who entered through fraud.
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Ottawa will raise key immigration fees this spring as it adjusts charges for inflation and program costs.
As of March 31, 2026, the right of citizenship fee for adults will increase from $3.25 to $123, while the $530 processing fee for adult citizenship grants remains the same.
A second increase follows on April 30, 2026, affecting permanent residence programs, including the right of permanent residence fee ($600) and higher rates for provincial nominees, business applicants, family class, protected persons, humanitarian cases, and permit holders.
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Bill C-12 received royal assent on March 26, 2026, bringing new measures to Canada’s immigration and asylum system.
The law tightens eligibility by barring referrals to the IRB for claims filed more than one year after a first entry, and for certain irregular border entrants who claim after 14 days.
Ottawa will also modernize processing through regulatory updates aimed at simpler online applications and faster, schedule-ready hearings.
New information-sharing powers come with privacy safeguards, while broader authorities allow the government to pause or adjust documents and intake through orders in council.
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