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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts DNA test results only from laboratories accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as evidence of a genetic link between a parent and a child, between siblings, or other familial relationships. IRCC may offer DNA testing when documentary evidence is lacking or the authenticity of a claimed…
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August 21, 2025 As of August 21, 2025, Express Entry applicants are required to provide an upfront medical examination at the time of their application for permanent residence. The Express Entry completeness check instructions and the issuing instructions for medical examinations have been updated accordingly. As the department transitions back to the upfront medical requirement,…
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July 30, 2025 On June 16, 2024, the ministerial instructions (MI) were amended for the Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) and Home Support Worker (HSW) pilots for caregivers applying for permanent residence to reduce the work experience requirement under the 2 caregiver pilots from 12 months to 6 months for the gaining experience category to accept…
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The federal government is exploring changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that would give workers more freedom to move jobs within their industry, rather than have their permits tied to a single employer. Internal documents from Employment and Social Development Canada – the ministry in charge of the program – detail proposals to introduce…
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Who can apply On this page Eligibility Health insurance Other conditions we consider Eligibility To be eligible for a super visa, you must have a host who is your child or grandchild is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or registered Indian, who must provide a copy of one of the following: the Canadian…
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Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to have their parents and/or grandparents visit them on a super visa will now have to meet higher income requirements. As of 29 July, hosts under the super visa program must meet the following minimum income requirements based on the size of their family: Size of Family 2025…
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July 18, 2025 Foreign nationals who are seeking entry to work temporarily in Canada in an occupation related to transportation (such as marine workers, captains and cockpit crew, flight attendants, train conductors, engineers, food services workers, entertainers for the duration of the trip, and transport drivers) may work with or without a work permit depending…
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In these instructions, “officers” refers to employees of both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). These instructions should be reviewed in conjunction with the following: Labour market impact assessments (LMIAs) LMIA review Decision-making: Standard of review and making a reasonable decision “Work” is defined in the Immigration and…
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Ottawa, June 25, 2025—As part of changes to the International Student Program, a new requirement was introduced in 2024. To be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), international students in non-degree programs (programs other than bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees) must complete a program in an eligible field of study linked to jobs in…
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On this page From the Minister Plans to deliver on core responsibilities and internal services Core responsibility 1: Visitors, International Students and Temporary Workers Core responsibility 2: Immigrant and Refugee Selection and Integration Core responsibility 3: Citizenship and Passports Internal services Planned spending and human resources Spending Funding Future-oriented condensed statement of operations Human resources…
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