Canadian Immigration Statistics 2026 — Data, Charts, Trends
Comprehensive data on Canadian immigration: admissions, processing times, success rates, country of origin. By LSO Canadian Immigration Lawyer.
Author: Dr. Ningjing Zhang, LSO P60313, Refugee Law Certified · Updated: June 30, 2026
2026 Immigration Levels Plan
- Economic: ~250,000-280,000 (60%)
- Family class: ~110,000 (25%)
- Refugees: ~55,000-60,000 (12-13%)
- Humanitarian: ~10,000-15,000 (2-3%)
- Total: ~430,000-455,000
Top Source Countries
- India (~25-30%)
- China (~10-15%)
- Philippines (~6-8%)
- Nigeria (~3-5%)
- Pakistan (~3-4%)
- Iran (~2-3%)
Processing Times 2026
| Pathway | Time |
|---|---|
| Atlantic AIP | 6 months |
| Express Entry FSW | 6 mo from ITA |
| Express Entry CEC | 5-7 mo from ITA |
| Quebec QIIP | 71 months |
| BC PNP Tech | 18-24 mo |
| Owner-Op C-11 + CEC | 30-48 mo |
| Spousal Sponsorship | 12-15 mo |
| PGP | 20-30 mo |
| Refugee (RPD+PR) | 24-36 mo |
| H&C | 18-32 mo |
Success Rates
- Express Entry ITA→PR: ~95%
- RPD Refugee: ~60-70% positive
- RAD Appeal: ~30-40% allowed
- Federal Court Leave: ~15-30% granted
- Federal Court Hearing: ~50-60% (of leave-granted)
- H&C: ~30-40%
- PRRA: ~5-10%
Express Entry CRS Cutoff History 2024-2026
- General: 470-540
- CEC only: 490-530
- PNP-enhanced: 700-740 (with 600 PNP)
- French: 450-480
- Healthcare/Trades: 430-490
Sources
- IRCC Open Data: open.canada.ca
- IRCC Monthly Updates: canada.ca
- IRB Statistics: irb-cisr.gc.ca
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Three-Disciplinary Disclosure
- Ontario LSO licence only (P60313). Dr. Zhang LSO Refugee Law Certified. US bar 2027.
- No PRC law licence — Shanghai cooperating firm.
- Not registered as financial advisors.
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