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Canada's immigration system faces scrutiny after the Immigration and Refugee Board rejected the deportation case against Afshin Pirnoon, a former Iranian roads ministry official with alleged regime ties.
Despite 22 years of service to Iran's government and CBSA claims he was a "political asset," the board ruled Pirnoon did not qualify as a "senior official." This marks the fourth failed deportation attempt under a program designed to remove regime members from Canada, with only one successful deportation since 2022, despite identifying 23 suspects.
Security experts warn that this failure compromises national security efforts against a regime known for sponsoring terrorism and targeting critics abroad.
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On September 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated instructions on Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) agreement actions, outlining how status changes, including Check-in Period, Not in Good Standing, and Sponsorship Agreement Cancellation, affect the processing of refugee sponsorship applications.
The new three-tiered framework establishes a progressive system: the Check-in Period is primarily collaborative and generally does not restrict ongoing cases;
Not in Good Standing imposes stricter limits, including restrictions on new applications; and Cancellation represents the most serious consequence, impacting both current caseloads and future sponsorship eligibility.
The guidance clarifies that while the actions are designed to be sequential, IRCC may apply them non-sequentially in serious cases.
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Canada is experiencing a dramatic decrease in international student enrollment, with study permit applications down approximately 50% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Approval rates for new applicants have fallen significantly from 51% to 30%, with only 31,580 new permits approved between January and June.
The total number of study permit holders in Canada has declined by 23%, dropping from over 1 million in January 2024 to 785,830 as of July 2025.
This trend suggests Canada will fall substantially below its cap target of 316,276 new international students for 2025, raising urgent concerns among education stakeholders.
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The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has issued an advisory regarding potential mail service disruptions beginning September 26, 2025, due to a labour action by Canada Post. Despite these disruptions, all document submission deadlines remain unchanged.
The IRB encourages applicants to use alternative submission methods, as detailed on division-specific web pages. Individuals who have already mailed documents may be required to provide duplicate copies during scheduled hearings if originals fail to arrive before the disruption.
Officials continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as developments occur.
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