IRCC Immigration Updates

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria: Certificate of Qualification

New operational instruction regarding Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria: Certificate of Qualification

Official Source ID: 00182e0a

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Atlantic Immigration Program

New operational instruction regarding Atlantic Immigration Program

Official Source ID: 4b8b37a1

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Pilot program to exempt permanent residence applicants in the family class or the spouse or common-law partner in Canada (SCLPC) class from paragraph R117(9)(d) or R125(1)(d) exclusion

New operational instruction regarding Pilot program to exempt permanent residence applicants in the family class or the spouse or common-law partner in Canada (SCLPC) class from paragraph R117(9)(d) or R125(1)(d) exclusion

Official Source ID: 0db806b4

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Permanent resident (PR) card and PR status

New operational instruction regarding Permanent resident (PR) card and PR status

Official Source ID: 5c613db1

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: 53041add

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

What biometrics are collected and who must provide biometrics

New operational instruction regarding What biometrics are collected and who must provide biometrics

Official Source ID: 56f2cf75

General News

Apr 30, 2026

Pathway to permanent residence - Family reunification for Ukrainian nationals

New operational instruction regarding Pathway to permanent residence - Family reunification for Ukrainian nationals

Official Source ID: 969bdb89

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Occupation-restricted open work permits (OROWPs) under the Home Child Care Provider Pilot (HCCPP) or Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) – Gaining experience category [R205(a) – C90

New operational instruction regarding Occupation-restricted open work permits (OROWPs) under the Home Child Care Provider Pilot (HCCPP) or Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) – Gaining experience category [R205(a) – C90

Official Source ID: aa2c5a94

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Oral hearings – Pre-removal risk assessments (PRRAs)

New operational instruction regarding Oral hearings – Pre-removal risk assessments (PRRAs)

Official Source ID: 91a689ca

Citizenship

Apr 30, 2026

IL 3 and Citizenship Instrument of Delegation – Designation of Officers and Delegation of Authority

New operational instruction regarding IL 3 and Citizenship Instrument of Delegation – Designation of Officers and Delegation of Authority

Official Source ID: 5f56a8e1

Permanent Residency

Apr 30, 2026

Immigration measures to support immediate family members of Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents who have departed Sudan

New operational instruction regarding Immigration measures to support immediate family members of Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents who have departed Sudan

Official Source ID: 8ac2b883

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: d1243a2d