Who can work in Canada without a permit As of 2026, Canadian immigration rules outline specific cases where foreign nationals can work without obtaining a formal work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These provisions apply to defined categories such as business visitors, remote workers employed abroad, and eligible international students. The regulations … Read more
Ontario revokes all OINP streams effective May 30 All nine immigration streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will be formally revoked on May 30, 2026, following regulatory amendments introduced earlier this year. The change removes the legal framework for every current pathway to provincial nomination in Ontario. The update forms part of Ontario … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 103 immigration invitations in latest draw Newfoundland and Labrador invited 103 immigration candidates on May 28, 2026, in its sixth round of provincial selections this year. The invitations were issued through two pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The latest round reflects … Read more
B.C. releases criteria for rural PR pathway British Columbia published full eligibility details on May 28, 2026, for a new temporary immigration pathway targeting up to 250 workers in rural and remote healthcare support roles. Registration for the initiative is scheduled to open on June 15, 2026, and will remain available until August 31, 2026. … Read more
Canada eases SOWP rules for Quebec healthcare families On May 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a targeted exemption affecting spouses of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec. The change removes a previously introduced requirement that the principal worker’s permit must remain valid for at least 16 months when a spouse applies … Read more
High-Scoring Candidates Dominate Recent Express Entry Pool Growth Canada’s Express Entry pool expanded by 4,395 profiles between April 26 and May 24, with the majority of new entries concentrated among top-ranking candidates. During this period, 4,085 profiles were added in the 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range. This segment alone accounted for 93% of … Read more
IRCC updates temporary visa processing times May 26 Canada’s immigration department released revised processing time estimates on May 26 for temporary residence applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest data reflects changes recorded over a one-week period beginning May 20. Several categories showed limited improvement, while others experienced longer … Read more
Alberta updates WEOI rules and issues partial refunds Alberta introduced immediate changes to its Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) system on May 26, 2026, allowing candidates to revise submitted profiles without cancelling them. The update also includes a limited refund measure affecting those who paid submission fees shortly before the policy shift. The changes apply … Read more
Canada Updates Entry Rules for Digital Nomads Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued updated guidance on May 26, 2026, introducing stricter documentation expectations for digital nomads entering the country as visitors. The revised instructions require foreign remote workers to provide clearer proof that all income is earned outside Canada, marking a shift from earlier … Read more
IRCC issues 3,000 ITAs in new CEC draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on May 27, 2026, issuing 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The round required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518, marking the highest score … Read more