Refugees

Published: September 28, 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 733 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum…

Aid, Asia-Pacific, Development & Aid, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Migration & Refugees, Religion, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations A man carries his family’s food ration from a WFP distribution point to his shelter in Camp 11, Balukhali, Bangladesh, on September 24, 2026. Credit: Mohammed Zonaid/IPS COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, Sep…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. Trump's Office of Management and Budget described the funding cut as focused on…

New York Minister Vieira, Minister Safadi, Minister Albares, Secretary-General, President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, I am grateful to Brazil, Jordan and Spain for sponsoring this ministerial meeting on UNRWA. This is an extraordinarily challenging time for the Middle East and for the world. For Palestine Refugees, hardships multiply as…

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On August 19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates, with increases seen in almost every category. The standout changes were for U.S. super visa applications and visitor visa applications from Pakistan, both of which saw processing times lengthen by at least two weeks. Schedule…

Over the first half of the year, Canada’s permanent resident admissions amounted to only 41% of the federal government’s annual target. On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new data showing that from January 1 through June 30, 2026, it had admitted 155,800 new permanent residents.…

Published: August 19, 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language abilities. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking…

Canada has invited 1,000 people to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class via its Express Entry system. The invitation round took place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the most recent ministerial instructions provided by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. According to the department, candidates must…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,040 proof of citizenship applications in June, according to newly updated federal data. A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent, or a prior grant — and need to get or replace a…