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IRCC to Mandate Language Testing for International Mobility Program Work Permits, allowing Workers to Change Employers Faster

The latest forward regulatory framework introduces sweeping integrity mandates for temporary workers, highlighted by new language proficiency requirements for specific International Mobility Program streams. Additionally, the government is making permanent the ability for temporary workers to change employers without waiting

April 9, 2026 18:00

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IRCC Proposes Removing Lifetime Bar for Undeclared Family Members, Introduce Materiality Assessment

The forward regulatory plan outlines critical reforms to family class sponsorship, focusing on repealing the draconian lifetime bar for undeclared family members through a new materiality assessment. Additionally, the government is restructuring the legal guidelines surrounding criminal ineligibility for sponsors

April 9, 2026 18:00

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IRCC Proposes Immediate Work Permits for Eligible Asylum Claimants, Exempt Protected Persons from Medical Exams

The newly outlined asylum reform agenda introduces comprehensive structural changes, including the immediate issuance of work permits for eligible claimants and the elimination of mandatory medical exams for protected persons seeking permanent residency. Concurrently, the government has fully allocated a

April 9, 2026 18:00

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IRCC Mandates Electronic Applications for All Permanent Residency Submissions

The newly detailed 2026-2028 regulatory agenda outlines a complete digital transformation of the immigration system. Key initiatives include mandating electronic applications for permanent residency, introducing digital passport capture for travel authorizations, expanding biometric requirements to citizenship processing, and permanently eliminating

April 9, 2026 14:03

Federal

Canada Express Entry Update: IRCC Plans to Merge CEC and FSW into Single Category

The latest forward regulatory plans outline a sweeping transformation of Canada’s economic migration framework, highlighted by the proposed repeal of three legacy high-skilled classes in favor of a single, unified category. Additional reforms include amending definitions to allow independent contractor

April 8, 2026 22:28

Federal

IRCC Issues 3000 Invitations In First Trade Draw of 2026

RCC has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply to Express Entry candidates in the Trade occupations category with a CRS cut-off of 477. This marks the first dedicated trades draw since September 2025, dropping the required score by 28 points and

April 2, 2026 12:34

Federal

New April 2026 LMIA Mandate: Employers Must Target Youth for Low-Wage Roles

Starting April 1, 2026, employers utilizing the low-wage stream to hire foreign talent must implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract domestic youth. This update accompanies a complex framework of existing regulations, including a $1,000 processing fee, strict 10 to 20

April 1, 2026 16:40

Federal

Express Entry Canadian Experience Class Draw Sees Slight Score Increase to 509

A comprehensive legal analysis of the March 31 Canadian Experience Class draw, exploring Comprehensive Ranking System trends, tie-breaking data, and strategic pathways for prospective immigrants to secure permanent residency in Canada.

March 31, 2026 11:16

Federal

Bill C-12 Enacted: New 1-Year and 14-Day Asylum Claim Limits Set for June 2025

The newly enacted Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12) introduces strict filing deadlines for asylum seekers, enhances domestic data sharing, and grants the government sweeping new executive powers to suspend or cancel visas and permits in the

March 30, 2026 11:15

Federal

IRCC Issues 356 Invitations in Latest Targeted PNP Allocation

This article provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the March 30, 2026, Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program draw. It explores the implications of the 802 CRS cut-off, examines annual quota consumption trends, and offers actionable strategies for candidates seeking to

March 30, 2026 07:36

Federal

Immigration Authorities Announce Spring 2026 Fee Updates for Permanent Residency and Citizenship

Immigration authorities have announced scheduled fee increases for both permanent residence and citizenship applications, taking effect in spring 2026. Adjusted for inflation, the right of citizenship fee will rise to $123 on March 31, followed by broad percentage increases across

March 27, 2026 13:58

Federal

Spouses of BC Investment Project Workers under Any Skill Level Now Eligible for Open Work Permits

Effective March 23, 2026, spouses of temporary foreign workers employed on Significant Investment Projects in British Columbia are eligible for open work permits regardless of the principal worker’s skill level. This major policy update exempts applicants from standard validity rules

March 24, 2026 21:46

Federal

Breaking: New Two-Year Income Requirement for Super Visas Starting March 31

Starting March 31, 2026, new flexibility in income calculations will make the Super Visa program more accessible for parents and grandparents. The updated policy allows Canadian hosts to use their income from either of the past two taxation years and

March 20, 2026 14:38

Federal

French-speaking Express Entry drops to CRS 393 as IRCC issues 4,000 invitations

Canada Issues 4000 Invitations in Latest Francophone Express Entry Draw French Speaking Candidates See Comprehensive Ranking System Score Drop to 393 Federal Government Reaches 43 Percent of Annual Immigration Target by March Francophone and Canadian Experience Class Dominates 2026 Express

March 18, 2026 10:12

Federal

Canada Express Entry: March 17, 2026 CEC draw invites 4,000 at CRS 507

Canada’s March 17, 2026 Canadian Experience Class draw issued 4,000 ITAs at CRS 507, the lowest CEC cut off in recent months, with a tie break date May 11, 2025 that is 310 days old. The pattern points to steady

March 17, 2026 11:38

Federal

IRCC to Mandate Language Testing for International Mobility Program Work Permits, allowing Workers to Change Employers Faster

IRCC Proposes Removing Lifetime Bar for Undeclared Family Members, Introduce Materiality Assessment

IRCC Proposes Immediate Work Permits for Eligible Asylum Claimants, Exempt Protected Persons from Medical Exams

IRCC Mandates Electronic Applications for All Permanent Residency Submissions

Canada Express Entry Update: IRCC Plans to Merge CEC and FSW into Single Category

IRCC Issues 3000 Invitations In First Trade Draw of 2026

New April 2026 LMIA Mandate: Employers Must Target Youth for Low-Wage Roles

Express Entry Canadian Experience Class Draw Sees Slight Score Increase to 509

Bill C-12 Enacted: New 1-Year and 14-Day Asylum Claim Limits Set for June 2025

IRCC Issues 356 Invitations in Latest Targeted PNP Allocation

Immigration Authorities Announce Spring 2026 Fee Updates for Permanent Residency and Citizenship

Spouses of BC Investment Project Workers under Any Skill Level Now Eligible for Open Work Permits

Breaking: New Two-Year Income Requirement for Super Visas Starting March 31

French-speaking Express Entry drops to CRS 393 as IRCC issues 4,000 invitations

Canada Express Entry: March 17, 2026 CEC draw invites 4,000 at CRS 507

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Canada Issues 955 Express Entry Invitations in Biggest PNP Draw of 2026

Express Entry Draw: CRS 409 and 4,500 ITAs Confirm Canada’s Continued Priority for Francophone Immigration

IRCC Issues 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Invitations as CRS Climbs to 518

Canada Introduces eTA for Indonesian and Malaysian Visitors

Recent Provincial Changes

BC PNP Opens Temporary Rural Health Cleaners and Security Workers Pathway From June 15 to August 31, 2026

Saskatchewan cuts 2026 SINP nominations to 4,761 under new sector-based system, only 3,538 spaces remain

BC PNP Demands $125K Salary Threshold, OINP Invites 918 Candidates Under Master and PhD on Lastest Draws

BC PNP 2026 Focuses on West Regional Communities, Raises Fees to $1,750, and Halts New Student Streams

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