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February 6, 2026 Various clarifications have been added to the instructions for provincial or territorial attestation letters (PAL/TAL). The following sections have been updated for 2026: Link to 2026 Ministerial Instructions “Graduate level programs” and “Exceptions from the PAL/TAL requirement” New exception for 2026: Master’s and doctoral degree students enrolled at public DLIs “Applicants destined…
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These instructions apply to IRCC employees. Given that temporary foreign workers cannot submit their applications at the port of entry, the instructions do not apply to border services officers. Note: Applications for this work permit cannot be made at an IRCC office outside Canada. The instructions on this page should be reviewed in conjunction with:…
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From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release January 19, 2026—Moncton, New Brunswick—Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francophone immigration remains essential and aims to address labour needs and to support communities across the country. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister…
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An open work permit can only be issued to a foreign national under one of the International Mobility Program (IMP) administrative codes. The instructions on this page should be reviewed in conjunction with Conditions and validity period on work permits An open work permit enables a person to work for any employer in Canada for…
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Once it has been determined that the sponsor is eligible and meets all requirements, process the application by: verifying the identities of the applicant and accompanying and non-accompanying dependants verifying that the relationships between the sponsor, applicant and dependants are genuine determining eligibility for permanent residence of the principal applicant and any dependants, ensuring that:…
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January 16, 2026 The Instrument of Designation and Delegation (IDD) has gone through a significant review and has been updated effective December 15, 2025. The updates include: Expanded delegations Broader authority distribution: New powers were granted to various roles (for example, Director General, senior program officers, case processing agents, locally engaged staff) across branches like…
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Ottawa, December 19, 2025—As part of our 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, we’re making our immigration system more responsive to the needs of the country by making sure that we have the skilled workers needed to fill labour gaps. Many home care workers—who provide essential support to seniors, children and people with disabilities—have already applied for permanent…
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December 22, 2025 The instructions listed below have been updated to clarify the following: Study permit validity for prerequisite programs, which was previously for the duration of the program plus 1 year, has been changed to the duration of the program plus 90 days. This change is in line with regulatory amendments made in November…
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December 24, 2025 The International Experience Canada (IEC) program instructions have been revised significantly to improve consistency and compliance. Updates include clarifications regarding: the role of border services officers at ports of entry immigration medical examinations dependants passport validity re-use of the certificato di residenza discontinuance for dual citizenship holders police certificates, including clearer instructions…
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Ottawa, December 19, 2025—As part of our 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, we’re making our immigration system more responsive to the needs of the country by making sure that we have the skilled workers needed to fill labour gaps. Many home care workers—who provide essential support to seniors, children and people with disabilities—have already applied for permanent…
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