Published: 26.10.2026

• 2026-10-26Wait time for Canadian citizenship proof reaches 34 months

  The wait time for proof of Canadian citizenship reached 34 months in October. The queue decreased for the first time.

• 2026-09-22Senior Iranian officials are subject to inadmissibility in Canada

  Following Canada’s designation of Iran as a regime associated with terrorism and gross or systematic human rights violations, current and former senior Iranian officials are considered inadmissible to Canada. The measure covers officials who served at any time since June 23, 2003, and visa applications from persons found inadmissible will be refused.

• 2026-09-21Canada sets document requirements for confirmation of permanent residence

  Applicants for a Confirmation of Permanent Residence must provide documents based on their visa status and place of residence. Applicants outside Canada who require a visa must submit a passport or travel document containing a PR visa; diplomatic, official and military passports are not accepted for this purpose.

• 2026-07-28Canadian officers receive case-by-case authority to cancel temporary immigration documents

  Since January 31, 2025, designated officers have had explicit authority to cancel visas, eTAs, work permits and study permits on a case-by-case basis, including for criminal inadmissibility. Cancellation may result in the loss of temporary resident status and removal from Canada.

• 2026-05-28Permanent residents must spend 730 days in Canada during each five-year period

  Canadian permanent residents must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days during each rolling five-year period. Certain time spent abroad may count, including time accompanying a Canadian-citizen spouse or working abroad for a Canadian business.