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
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
Quebec has increased the 2026 Contrat d autonomie financiere thresholds by around 2 percent compared to 2025, raising the minimum funds needed for many immigration applicants and their families. The updated grid affects single applicants, couples and households with children,
Ontario’s allocation of Provincial Attestation Letters will fall to 104,780 PALs in 2026, capped at 70,074 study permits, a 42 per cent cut from 2025 and the third reduction in a row. With 96 per cent of PALs reserved for
Canada is piloting digital visas for a select group of approved Moroccan visitor visa applicants, testing faster, more secure travel documents that can reduce passport mailing times, align with global electronic systems and reshape how future visitors enter the country.
Canada has confirmed its 2026 international student cap, with a national study permit issuance target of 408,000 and only 180,000 permits for PAL or TAL required cohorts. A total of 309,670 application spaces will be available nationwide, distributed among provinces
Canada is planning to expand biometric requirements to include facial recognition for visa-exempt travelers applying for Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs), aligning with international security practices. While the change aims to enhance identity verification and prevent fraud, it could also impact
Canada plans to require certain International Mobility Program applicants to submit official language test scores as part of upcoming regulatory amendments. The change aims to improve workforce integration and increase the long-term success of temporary foreign workers, while helping employers
Starting September 1, 2025, international students must show proof of CAN$20,635 in living expenses for a study permit, a major increase from the previous $10,000 requirement. This change is aimed at ensuring students are financially prepared before arriving in Canada.
A Canadian public policy continues to allow temporary foreign workers already in the country to begin new employment while their work permit applications are being processed. Aimed at reducing delays and improving labour mobility, the measure supports workers on maintained
