IRCC Immigration Updates

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: fba8c857

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

COVID-19 – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP): Students graduating outside of Canada

New operational instruction regarding COVID-19 – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP): Students graduating outside of Canada

Official Source ID: 218b66b0

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: 5f3e78db

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: COVID-19 program delivery

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: COVID-19 program delivery

Official Source ID: b62c44f9

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: 51c041d2

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

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

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

Official Source ID: 4cb1ef21

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

R186(p) Short-term students in a foreign health care program: Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding R186(p) Short-term students in a foreign health care program: Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 49d524c2

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Business visitors [R186(a)]: Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Business visitors [R186(a)]: Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: 2f541f08

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: d4c2ca3c

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

COVID-19 – Work permit

New operational instruction regarding COVID-19 – Work permit

Official Source ID: 004e9a22

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: fe0ce0c3

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) – Work permit [R204(c) – C18]

New operational instruction regarding Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) – Work permit [R204(c) – C18]

Official Source ID: 49bee362