IRCC Immigration Updates

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Continued authorization to work pending decision on work permit renewal [R186(u)]

New operational instruction regarding Continued authorization to work pending decision on work permit renewal [R186(u)]

Official Source ID: 699a2c01

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Experts on mission working for a United Nations office in Canada [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Experts on mission working for a United Nations office in Canada [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: a1c20203

Citizenship

Apr 30, 2026

Travel documents for a grant of citizenship for an adopted person

New operational instruction regarding Travel documents for a grant of citizenship for an adopted person

Official Source ID: a510b210

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Performing arts – [R205(b) – C23] – Canadian interests – Reciprocal employment – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Performing arts – [R205(b) – C23] – Canadian interests – Reciprocal employment – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: d884f195

General News

Apr 30, 2026

Special immigration measures related to domestic natural disasters

New operational instruction regarding Special immigration measures related to domestic natural disasters

Official Source ID: 4ad935d0

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) – ECAs for eligible pharmacists with an endorsement from Nova Scotia

New operational instruction regarding Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) – ECAs for eligible pharmacists with an endorsement from Nova Scotia

Official Source ID: 4432430b

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

International Mobility Program – Unique work situations – Airline personnel

New operational instruction regarding International Mobility Program – Unique work situations – Airline personnel

Official Source ID: 5404a1f9

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Work related to a research, educational or training program [R205(c)(i) – C31, C32 and C33] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Work related to a research, educational or training program [R205(c)(i) – C31, C32 and C33] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 3e9b8a8d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

On-campus and student work placement work [R186(f)] – Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding On-campus and student work placement work [R186(f)] – Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 16497522

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Fishing guides: [R205(a) – C11 Canadian lakes - self employed] or [R205(b) – C20 border lakes – reciprocity] - Unique work situations – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Fishing guides: [R205(a) – C11 Canadian lakes - self employed] or [R205(b) – C20 border lakes – reciprocity] - Unique work situations – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 3107de37

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Deletion of Express Entry – Invitation to Apply page

New operational instruction regarding Deletion of Express Entry – Invitation to Apply page

Official Source ID: 4c8df34e

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Facilitated access to renewals of open work permits for Ukrainians and their family members in Canada who were facilitated under previous public policies

New operational instruction regarding Facilitated access to renewals of open work permits for Ukrainians and their family members in Canada who were facilitated under previous public policies

Official Source ID: 5151ba66