IRCC Immigration Updates

General News

Apr 30, 2026

Temporary special measures to support Iranian nationals in Canada for applications received on or after March 1, 2025

New operational instruction regarding Temporary special measures to support Iranian nationals in Canada for applications received on or after March 1, 2025

Official Source ID: 7be80b3d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R204(d) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R204(d) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: e1c22d49

Citizenship

Apr 30, 2026

Citizenship: Knowledge and language assessment

New operational instruction regarding Citizenship: Knowledge and language assessment

Official Source ID: 1b89a077

Citizenship

Apr 30, 2026

Citizenship – Revocations

New operational instruction regarding Citizenship – Revocations

Official Source ID: f24a0829

General News

Apr 30, 2026

Temporary public policy to support Iranian nationals in Canada

New operational instruction regarding Temporary public policy to support Iranian nationals in Canada

Official Source ID: 601e86ee

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders – [R205(c)(ii) – C42] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders – [R205(c)(ii) – C42] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: b8969661

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Rail grinder operators, rail welders or other specialized track maintenance workers - Unique work situations - International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Rail grinder operators, rail welders or other specialized track maintenance workers - Unique work situations - International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: c25fc03d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Significant benefit to Canada [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Significant benefit to Canada [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 3e9391d1

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

RCIP and FCIP R205(a) – Work permits [C15], and Spouses [C17] – Public policies, special initiatives and pilot projects – IMP

New operational instruction regarding RCIP and FCIP R205(a) – Work permits [C15], and Spouses [C17] – Public policies, special initiatives and pilot projects – IMP

Official Source ID: c6745f1c

General News

Apr 30, 2026

Joint assistance sponsorships

New operational instruction regarding Joint assistance sponsorships

Official Source ID: bd05d70d

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Reciprocal employment general guidelines [R205(b) – C20] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Reciprocal employment general guidelines [R205(b) – C20] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 197d29d6

Study Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Study permits - Who needs a study permit

New operational instruction regarding Study permits - Who needs a study permit

Official Source ID: e093195e