IRCC Immigration Updates

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

New instructions on increasing the validity period of work permits under the International Experience Canada Program

New operational instruction regarding New instructions on increasing the validity period of work permits under the International Experience Canada Program

Official Source ID: aec0653c

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Update to International Mobility Program instructions for employer-specific work permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment exemptions

New operational instruction regarding Update to International Mobility Program instructions for employer-specific work permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment exemptions

Official Source ID: 9816934a

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

New instructions on the “Mobilité francophone” Labour Market Impact Assessment exemption under the International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding New instructions on the “Mobilité francophone” Labour Market Impact Assessment exemption under the International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: b190be2d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions related to Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt work permit renewals and extensions for certain Quebec Selection Certificate holders currently in Quebec

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions related to Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt work permit renewals and extensions for certain Quebec Selection Certificate holders currently in Quebec

Official Source ID: f17ac124

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions on bridging open work permits

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions on bridging open work permits

Official Source ID: 881f48f7

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions related to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions related to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

Official Source ID: 52a79504

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Introduction of new categories of Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt work permits under section 205 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

New operational instruction regarding Introduction of new categories of Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt work permits under section 205 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Official Source ID: a8d43bc7

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

International Mobility Program: Employer compliance

New operational instruction regarding International Mobility Program: Employer compliance

Official Source ID: 5e9ed013

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Extension of pilot project: issuance of open work permits to permanent residence applicants under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class

New operational instruction regarding Extension of pilot project: issuance of open work permits to permanent residence applicants under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class

Official Source ID: ea6137f1

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Update to International Mobility Program instructions for employer-specific work permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment exemptions

New operational instruction regarding Update to International Mobility Program instructions for employer-specific work permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment exemptions

Official Source ID: 02af2caf

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions on the bridging open work permit

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions on the bridging open work permit

Official Source ID: b59c4f9b

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Update to the instructions related to the issuance of work permits

New operational instruction regarding Update to the instructions related to the issuance of work permits

Official Source ID: 3b5c76e3