Canada Updates Guidelines for LMIA‑Exempt Work Permits Under Reciprocal Employment (R205(b) – C20)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented updated guidance for the Reciprocal Employment category under R205(b) – C20 of the Immigration and
Read More »Canada Announces 2026 Express Entry Categories to Prioritize Top Global Talent
On February 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2026 category-based selection priorities under the Express Entry system,
Read More »Canada Freezes PGWP Eligible Field of Study List for 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it won’t add or remove any eligible fields of study for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) in 2026.
Read More »Canada Resumes Low-Wage LMIA Processing in Eight Regions
Effective January 9, 2026 the federal government has resumed the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Low-Wage stream in eight census metropolitan
Read More »Canada Extends Temporary Status Options for Ukrainian Family Reunification Applicants
In October 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a family reunification pathway to permanent residence for Ukrainian nationals with family
Read More »Canada Pauses Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots Until March 2026
On December 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it is pausing intake to the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots until March 2026, in
Read More »Canada Opens International Experience Canada (IEC) for 2026 Season
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the pools for the 2026 season of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program are open. Those who
Read More »Canada Updates Permanent Residence Rules for Hong Kong Residents
Effective December 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the instructions for calculating work experience for the permanent residence
Read More »Canada Unveils Targeted Immigration Measures to Boost Supply of Doctors
Canada has announced new, targeted immigration measures to strengthen the country’s physician workforce and streamline permanent residence pathways for doctors already
Read More »Canada Raises Immigration Fees Effective December 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased certain immigration fees effective December 1, 2025. The fees affected include inadmissibility-related
Read More »Canada Announces 2026 International Student Cap and Provincial Allocations
Canada is continuing its efforts to manage the growth of its temporary population through the international student cap, introduced in 2024. This cap limits the number of
Read More »Canada Tests Digital Visitor Visas
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it is testing digital visas. For a limited time, a small group of Moroccan citizens who have been
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