Martie Kruger Immigration Canada

07/11/2025

November 2025 IRCC Processing times update

Spouse/Common-Law Outside Canada, non-Quebec
Applications: 45,200 Change: ⬇ -700
Processing time: 14 months Change: ⬇ -1 month

Parents/Grandparents (non-Quebec)

Applications: 47,100 Change: ⬆ +5,600
Processing time: 42 months Change: ⬆ +16 months

PR APPLICATIONS

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Applications:19,800 Change: ⬆ +1,900
Processing time:7 months Change: ⬆ +1 month

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Applications:24,500 Change: ⬆ +700
Processing time:6 months No change

PNP ( NON EXPRESSS ENTRY)
Applications:96,000 Change: ⬆ +1,300
1Processing time: 6 months No change

03/11/2025

Ottawa police seeking additional victims after charges laid in immigration fraud case

The Ottawa Police Service says an Ottawa man is facing charges in connection with an alleged immigration fraud scheme that could have victims all across Canada.

31/10/2025

Canada’s tourism industry is thriving! 🇨🇦

This summer brought in a record $59 billion in tourism revenue—a 6% jump from last year. Most of that came from Canadians travelling within Canada, with domestic tourism up 7%. Hotels were buzzing too, with August occupancy reaching 80.7%, the highest in over a decade.

23/10/2025

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23/10/2025

Why are you waiting sooo long for your work permt extension?

22/10/2025

Find the latest data on international student and temporary worker arrivals in Canada, including recent trends, policy changes and monthly statistics.

21/10/2025

CLARIFICATION TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENSHIP ACT AS IT RELATES TO ENTRY AND EXIT RULES FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS

"However, there is no new enforcement directive on solely using a South African passport, fine structure, or arrest policy introduced in 2025 as claimed in the false message."

The BMA remains committed to transparency, secure borders, and facilitating lawful travel.

We encourage South Africans abroad and travellers to South Africa to remain calm, IGNORE SENSATIONAL MESSAGES, and rely solely on official communication for accurate updates.

For verified information, visit: www.bma.gov.za or www.dha.gov.za and please follow our official social media pages.

The Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato has noted a widely circulated message claiming that a new law, effective from May 2025, requires all persons born in South Africa to enter and exit the country solely using a South African passport, and that failure to comply will result in fines, arrest, or criminal records.

The BMA would like to categorically state that this claim is false and misleading.

No new laws have been implemented in May 2025 relating to the entry or exit of South African citizens. The existing legal position remains unchanged and continues to be governed by the South African Citizenship Act, 1995 (as amended), which outlines that South African citizens are expected to enter and depart South Africa using their valid South African passport, even if they hold dual citizenship.

In the event that a South African citizen’s passport expired whilst they were abroad, they are advised to approach the nearest South African Embassy to apply for and obtain an Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC). However, in the event that they were not able to obtain an ETC, they will not be refused entry into the country, provided that they have a form of South African identity in their possession at the time.

However, there is no new enforcement directive on solely using a South African passport, fine structure, or arrest policy introduced in 2025 as claimed in the false message.

We urge the public to verify all travel and immigration-related information through official government platforms such as the Department of Home Affairs and the Border Management Authority before acting on viral messages or unverified sources.

Please note that Commissioner Michael Masiapato will host a media briefing this Sunday, 3 August 2025, to provide information and updates on border operations, including the official unveiling of the new BMA Immigration Security tools, which are part of ongoing efforts to enhance border integrity and document authenticity.

21/10/2025

How long have your application been in line for processing?

21/10/2025

🚨 Canada Immigration Experts Sound Alarm Over Potential Mass Application Cancellations 🇨🇦

Bill C-12 is the federal government’s new border security proposal—and it’s raising serious concerns

Immigration lawyers and advocates warn that this legislation could grant sweeping powers to IRCC, allowing them to cancel or reset thousands of pending immigration applications. With processing times now stretching into decades for some programs, many fear this is a setup for a mass purge under the guise of "modernization."

Bill C-12, officially titled the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, claims to target organized crime and border threats.

But critics say it borrows heavily from the controversial Bill C-2 and could fast-track harmful provisions that undermine refugee rights, privacy protections, and due process.

“This bill doesn’t fix the system—it resets it,” says one immigration expert. “And that reset could mean wiping out years of waiting, effort, and hope for thousands of applicants.”

"Authorities to strengthen control over immigration documents and applications."

The Government of Canada must be able to respond to crises and unexpected events that could undermine the integrity of Canada's immigration system and the safety of Canadians. To improve our ability to respond, the bill would:

allow the Government of Canada to cancel, suspend or change immigration documents, and to suspend, cancel or stop accepting new applications when such action is determined to be in the public interest.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/securingborder/strengthen-border-security/understanding-stregthening-canada-immigration-system-borders-act.html

The Understanding Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12) proposes legislative changes to make Canada’s border security and immigration system stronger.

20/10/2025

More cuts to international students and foreign workers coming before 2026

Judy Trinh has more on PM Mark Carney’s announcing Canada will be cutting down on the number of temporary foreign workers and international students.Subscrib...

18/10/2025