IRCC Immigration Updates

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

General information: Work without a permit – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding General information: Work without a permit – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: 14f3d026

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Students – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP): Temporary public policy regarding the issuance of an open work permit

New operational instruction regarding Students – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP): Temporary public policy regarding the issuance of an open work permit

Official Source ID: 3a0d5009

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently outside Quebec [R205(a) – A76] – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently outside Quebec [R205(a) – A76] – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 73f415cf

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Residential Summer Camp Counsellors [R205(b) – C20] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Residential Summer Camp Counsellors [R205(b) – C20] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 4df2510d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Bridging open work permits for certain economic class permanent residence applicants [R205(a) - A75] – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Bridging open work permits for certain economic class permanent residence applicants [R205(a) - A75] – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: e7d1b282

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Specific Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec [R205(a) – A75] – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Specific Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec [R205(a) – A75] – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 1e534ae0

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Public policy – Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway

New operational instruction regarding Public policy – Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway

Official Source ID: efad67a7

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) – Phase 2

New operational instruction regarding Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) – Phase 2

Official Source ID: 00494de9

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit – COVID-19 program delivery

New operational instruction regarding Public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit – COVID-19 program delivery

Official Source ID: e3217127

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently outside Quebec [R205(a) – A76] – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently outside Quebec [R205(a) – A76] – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: ee2df3d6

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Foreign freelance horse jockeys [R205(a) – C11] – Unique work situations – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Foreign freelance horse jockeys [R205(a) – C11] – Unique work situations – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: a8e72188

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Open work permit – General processing and issuance – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Open work permit – General processing and issuance – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: fec79fd5