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The CEC Cut-Off Climbed 16 Points Since March: What Express Entry Actually Looks Like in September 2026

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 by Canadianupdates

Express Entry CEC cut-off climbs to 521 in September 2026

The Canadian Experience Class cut-off went from 507 in March to 523 in August. The draws got smaller, not the pool — and 74,105 candidates are stuck one band below the line.

Canada Raises Study Permit Proof of Funds to $23,448 Starting September 1, 2026

August 31, 2026 by Canadianupdates

Canada’s study permit proof of funds rises to $23,448 for a single applicant on September 1, 2026. Here is the full official table by family size, what it does not cover, and who is affected.

Proof of Canadian Citizenship Now Takes 19 Months as the Bill C-3 Queue Closes In on 100,000 Files

July 25, 2026 by Canadianupdates

IRCC’s proof-of-citizenship processing estimate has climbed to roughly 19 months, with 82,020 applications open as of May 31, 2026. Why the queue exploded, and what applicants can do.