Refugees

OTTAWA — Canadian immigration authorities have confirmed that dozens of African football fans who travelled to the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum after entering on tournament-related temporary visas. According to figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 25 Ghanaians, 15 Egyptians, 10…

Rohingya ⁠refugees outside ⁠UNHCR taken away in police trucks, according to witnesses, as the refugees say they were evicted from homes in Penang state Rohingya refugees gather in front of the office of the United Nations (UN) refugee agency after being evicted from their homes, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said enforcement agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Immigration Department (JIM) and local authorities (PBT), had been instructed to take firm action against any party that breached the law. — Bernama pic First Published: Monday, 27 Jul 2026 7:00 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR,…

This post is part of Global Voices’ July 2026 Spotlight series, “Statelessness.” This series offers insight into the issue of statelessness and how it hinders people’s freedom of movement, educational opportunities, political access, and more. You can support this coverage by donating here. The travel agency business in Haiti has…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued four ITAs in a draw targeting skilled military recruits. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 368;…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated data showing the estimated processing times for various temporary residence applications as of July 22. The immigration department’s latest figures point to moderate movement across several categories, led by changes in work permit wait times. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation…

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 System (CRS) score of…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 28,940 citizenship certificates to proof of citizenship applicants between January 1 and May 31, 2026, according to new data the department published on July 21. A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent,…

As of May 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had 1,517,770 applications awaiting processing in its inventory. This figure includes permanent residence, temporary residence, and Canadian citizenship applications that have yet to be finalized by an immigration officer. Assess your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence The immigration department…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516;…