IRCC Immigration Updates

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Work permits under the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Work permits under the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: e140177c

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received on or after June 18, 2019

New operational instruction regarding Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received on or after June 18, 2019

Official Source ID: 63b18dff

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received on or after June 18, 2019

New operational instruction regarding Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received on or after June 18, 2019

Official Source ID: bb89d815

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) [R204(c) – C18] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) [R204(c) – C18] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: ecb53b83

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

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

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

Official Source ID: dbc13bab

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

COVID-19 – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

New operational instruction regarding COVID-19 – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

Official Source ID: d98166f7

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: c0bd7979

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: 5f2c960b

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Post-graduation work permit eligibility requirements – Authorized leave documentation

New operational instruction regarding Post-graduation work permit eligibility requirements – Authorized leave documentation

Official Source ID: a560e99b

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Post-graduation work permit eligible programs and institutions

New operational instruction regarding Post-graduation work permit eligible programs and institutions

Official Source ID: 0824253b

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

COVID-19 – Foreign nationals who are in Canada with a letter of introduction (LOI) after approval of a study or work permit application processed outside of Canada

New operational instruction regarding COVID-19 – Foreign nationals who are in Canada with a letter of introduction (LOI) after approval of a study or work permit application processed outside of Canada

Official Source ID: 298e4f5f

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Public policy, competitiveness and economy [R205(c)(ii) – C41, C42, C43, C44, C45] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Public policy, competitiveness and economy [R205(c)(ii) – C41, C42, C43, C44, C45] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 75e5925a