IRCC Immigration Updates

General News

Apr 30, 2026

Temporary special measures in response to the 2023 earthquake in Morocco

New operational instruction regarding Temporary special measures in response to the 2023 earthquake in Morocco

Official Source ID: e1afe83e

Study Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Study permits – Making an application

New operational instruction regarding Study permits – Making an application

Official Source ID: 59fd7a23

General News

Apr 30, 2026

Permanent residence Pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan Nationals

New operational instruction regarding Permanent residence Pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan Nationals

Official Source ID: a7b52304

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R205(b) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R205(b) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: ea97279b

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Addition of country to eTA expansion program

New operational instruction regarding Addition of country to eTA expansion program

Official Source ID: ee5391d1

Study Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Study permits – Letters of acceptance

New operational instruction regarding Study permits – Letters of acceptance

Official Source ID: 24898735

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) format change for temporary workers intending to work in the province of Quebec

New operational instruction regarding Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) format change for temporary workers intending to work in the province of Quebec

Official Source ID: 3a96014d

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Modernized functional guidance for medical requirements, medical surveillance handouts and procedural fairness (excessive demand)

New operational instruction regarding Modernized functional guidance for medical requirements, medical surveillance handouts and procedural fairness (excessive demand)

Official Source ID: f2ddce5f

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Provincial business candidates or Quebec self-employed applicants approved for a Quebec selection certificate seeking eventual permanent residence – [R205(a) – C60] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Provincial business candidates or Quebec self-employed applicants approved for a Quebec selection certificate seeking eventual permanent residence – [R205(a) – C60] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 6b25e91d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

New operational instruction regarding Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

Official Source ID: aa098799

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) Program

New operational instruction regarding Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) Program

Official Source ID: 5323344d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) – Persons who may apply at a port of entry

New operational instruction regarding Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) – Persons who may apply at a port of entry

Official Source ID: dd297205