Canada expands work permit access for some asylum claimants Canada has introduced a temporary public policy enabling certain foreign nationals to obtain or retain open work permits after their refugee claims are deemed ineligible for referral to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). The measure aims to address a gap that can arise between an ineligibility … Read more
IRCC invites 356 PNP candidates in Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates nominated through a provincial program. The latest round of invitations issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. Only candidates with a valid provincial nomination were considered. This draw reflects … Read more
Canada Increases Provincial Nominee Allocations in 2026 Canada has raised the number of provincial nominations available for permanent residence in 2026, with allocations increasing by roughly 31% compared to initial figures released at the start of 2025. The adjustment applies to multiple provinces and territories participating in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows regional … Read more
Remote work counts toward Express Entry points for students Foreign nationals studying full-time in Canada can accumulate qualifying foreign work experience through remote employment with an overseas employer, according to federal immigration rules. This type of work can be included in Express Entry assessments if it meets program criteria. The clarification is significant for international … Read more
PEI issues 101 invitations in latest 2026 PNP draw Prince Edward Island conducted its third provincial immigration draw of 2026 on March 20, inviting candidates through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways. The selection adds to the province’s ongoing use of targeted immigration to address labour shortages in priority sectors. Individuals working in key … Read more
Manitoba issues 14 invitations in latest MPNP draw Manitoba conducted a new selection round under its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) on March 26, inviting candidates through the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw targeted individuals who had previously received invitations from the province under specific recruitment initiatives. The round represents the sixth set of invitations issued … Read more
Quebec invites 2,522 candidates in PSTQ draw Quebec has conducted a new round of invitations under its Skilled Worker Selection Program, issuing a total of 2,522 invitations on March 19, 2026. The invitations were distributed across multiple program streams targeting different occupational categories. The selection reflects the province’s ongoing use of the PSTQ as its … Read more
Canada to raise PR and citizenship fees in 2026 The federal government has announced higher application fees for permanent residence and citizenship, with changes taking effect in 2026. The updated pricing will apply across multiple immigration streams managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Permanent residence application fees are scheduled to increase on April … Read more
Canada enacts sweeping immigration reform law Canada has implemented significant changes to its immigration system following the passage of Bill C-12, which received royal assent on March 26, 2026. The legislation introduces expanded federal authority over immigration processing and modifies asylum eligibility rules. The new law grants the federal cabinet enhanced powers to manage immigration … Read more
Canada extends LMIA-exempt work permit pilot The federal government has extended a pilot program that allows certain Canadian companies to hire foreign workers without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The initiative, known as the Innovation Stream, will now remain in place until March 22, 2028. It applies to a small group of high-growth firms … Read more