IRCC Immigration Updates

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions to reflect the amalgamation of the Centralized Processing Office in Winnipeg, the Centralized Processing Office in Vancouver and the Matching Centre into the new Resettlement Operations Centre in Ottawa

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions to reflect the amalgamation of the Centralized Processing Office in Winnipeg, the Centralized Processing Office in Vancouver and the Matching Centre into the new Resettlement Operations Centre in Ottawa

Official Source ID: 84102c0c

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions on entrepreneurs and self-employed candidates seeking to operate a business in Canada [R205(a) – C11]

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions on entrepreneurs and self-employed candidates seeking to operate a business in Canada [R205(a) – C11]

Official Source ID: 27c1fae0

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the stakeholder guidelines on the use of representatives

New operational instruction regarding Update to the stakeholder guidelines on the use of representatives

Official Source ID: 062167ef

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Exemption for nationals of Russia to the bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment

New operational instruction regarding Exemption for nationals of Russia to the bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment

Official Source ID: 7245ef33

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Exemption for nationals of Venezuela to the bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment

New operational instruction regarding Exemption for nationals of Venezuela to the bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment

Official Source ID: d3ac89d9

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions on using the services of an interpreter

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions on using the services of an interpreter

Official Source ID: b149ad59

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Repeal of conditional permanent residence provisions for spouses and partners

New operational instruction regarding Repeal of conditional permanent residence provisions for spouses and partners

Official Source ID: ce51d8a3

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the French instructions on processing protected persons applications for permanent residence – security and criminal screening

New operational instruction regarding Update to the French instructions on processing protected persons applications for permanent residence – security and criminal screening

Official Source ID: 62d1e339

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to processing instructions for applications submitted under Express Entry

New operational instruction regarding Update to processing instructions for applications submitted under Express Entry

Official Source ID: 3ec08f65

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions related to the International Experience Canada Program and medical requirements

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions related to the International Experience Canada Program and medical requirements

Official Source ID: 6dea84a1

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Clarification of the China Transit Program instructions on U.S. visa requirements when travelling from the U.S.

New operational instruction regarding Clarification of the China Transit Program instructions on U.S. visa requirements when travelling from the U.S.

Official Source ID: 3177dd8c

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions on pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions on pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)

Official Source ID: 85a7afd4