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Knowing how to withdraw application from IRCC starts with two things: the method depends on your application type, and the refund you receive depends on how far along processing has gone. For most applications, the process uses a simple online web form. A small number of application types, including citizenship and family sponsorship, have specific steps you must follow instead. When Can You Withdraw Your IRCC Application? IRCC allows you to request a withdrawal in two situat

If you received an ITA today, your 60-day clock to file a complete PR application has started. IRCC ran a Provincial Nominee Program round of invitations on May 25, 2026, issuing 334 Invitations to Apply at a CRS cutoff of 805. If you are in the pool with a provincial nomination, this is the draw you were watching. If you are comparing PNP with CEC or category-based rounds, do not read 805 as the general pool level. It reflects the 600-point boost that a nomination adds. We k

How long does the IRCC background check take for PR? For most applicants, the answer is 2 to 8 weeks. Complex cases involving criminal history, extensive international travel, or countries with limited information-sharing agreements can extend the check to several months. There is no published IRCC timeline for this step alone because it runs concurrently with the rest of your application review. What Does the IRCC Background Check Cover? Every permanent residence application

From May 26, 2026 at 5:30 a.m. Eastern Time, some citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia can fly to or through Canada with an eTA instead of a visitor visa. If you are planning a family visit to Surrey or business meetings in downtown Vancouver, this change can make your trip smoother. It is not visa free entry for everyone, and it only applies to air travel. The rule is targeted, and the details matter. In this post, we explain exactly who qualifies, when you still need a visito