IRCC Immigration Updates

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Essential workers for the production stage of television and film [R205(a) – C14] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Essential workers for the production stage of television and film [R205(a) – C14] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 41fab1ed

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Federal-provincial agreements overview [R204(c) – T13] – Agreements and arrangements – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Federal-provincial agreements overview [R204(c) – T13] – Agreements and arrangements – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: ed58f5e0

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) [R205(c) – C43] – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) [R205(c) – C43] – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 50d91871

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Foreign camp owner or director, and outfitters [R205(a) – C11] – Unique work situations – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Foreign camp owner or director, and outfitters [R205(a) – C11] – Unique work situations – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 2b7e60ed

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Caribbean Agricultural Liaison Officers [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – Unique work situations – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Caribbean Agricultural Liaison Officers [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – Unique work situations – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 1c63e68f

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: 2abe4d6a

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Optional open work permit for permanent residence pathway for Hong Kong residents

New operational instruction regarding Optional open work permit for permanent residence pathway for Hong Kong residents

Official Source ID: aefb7cb3

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Canada–International Non-Trade Agreements [R204(a) – T11] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Canada–International Non-Trade Agreements [R204(a) – T11] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: c1d7ca35

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Public policy on exemptions to work permit conditions when changing employment

New operational instruction regarding Public policy on exemptions to work permit conditions when changing employment

Official Source ID: 6c863c11

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Port of entry instructions for seasonal agricultural work permits and seafood and fish plant work permits

New operational instruction regarding Port of entry instructions for seasonal agricultural work permits and seafood and fish plant work permits

Official Source ID: 372ac8aa

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Recognized organizations for foreign youth – IEC [R205(b) - C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Recognized organizations for foreign youth – IEC [R205(b) - C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 60f1a2b0

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Work related to a research, educational or training program – Exemption codes C31, C32 and C33 (International Mobility Program [IMP])

New operational instruction regarding Work related to a research, educational or training program – Exemption codes C31, C32 and C33 (International Mobility Program [IMP])

Official Source ID: bb556c93