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Intra-company transferees (ICT) – [R205(a) – C61, C62, C63] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

These International Mobility Program (IMP) categories are not intended as a means to transfer an enterprise’s general work force to affiliated entities in Canada. They are intended to support the establishment of certain qualifying enterprises and the movement of highly specialized workers, managers and executives to meet specific temporary business needs for a limited time.…
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Public policy: Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway

The temporary public policy to exempt certain permanent resident applicants from work permit requirements is extended until December 31, 2026. Applicants can extend their work permit until December 31, 2026. Updates to the program delivery instructions are to follow. The client instructions page have been updated: Temporary public policies: Open work permits for applicants under the temporary…
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Program delivery update: New instructions for Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) agreement actions

September 29, 2025 New instructions are available on how a change in a Sponsorship Agreement Holder’s (SAH) Sponsorship Agreement status impacts the processing of their in-process caseload. Information is also included regarding what criteria may lead to a SAH’s Sponsorship Agreement status being changed, including on the pathway to resolution and next steps. New instructions…
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Canada closes permanent residence pathway for caregivers abroad

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has closed the permanent residence pathway for caregivers outside the country under its Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP). At the launch of the HCWP, the program was divided into Home Support and Child Care options, with both expected to include opportunities for workers outside Canada. Despite early…
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DNA testing

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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Program delivery update: Requirement to submit upfront medical examinations – Express Entry

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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Program delivery update: Occupation-restricted open work permits (C90) and Bridging open work permits (A75)

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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Temporary foreign workers may get more flexibility to move jobs as Ottawa eyes changes to program

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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Super visa for parents and grandparents

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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Government increases financial requirements to host parents and grandparents in Canada

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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