IRCC Immigration Updates

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 4831fc77

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Open work permits for H-1B visa holders and their family members

New operational instruction regarding Open work permits for H-1B visa holders and their family members

Official Source ID: f8f0ec5f

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Removal of the public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for an employer-specific work permit

New operational instruction regarding Removal of the public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for an employer-specific work permit

Official Source ID: e90b3cf6

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

New operational instruction regarding Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

Official Source ID: cba4ae7b

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R205(b) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R205(b) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: ebd8d0eb

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R205(b) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R205(b) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: 89d3ccd7

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Open work permit – General processing and issuance – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Open work permit – General processing and issuance – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: b1ab2872

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders – [R205(c)(ii) – C42] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program (IMP)

New operational instruction regarding Spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders – [R205(c)(ii) – C42] – Canadian interest – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Official Source ID: c9d02cb3

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Optional open work permits for permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents and revised instructions for open work permits for Hong Kong recent graduates

New operational instruction regarding Optional open work permits for permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents and revised instructions for open work permits for Hong Kong recent graduates

Official Source ID: 6fd3b97a

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) [R205(c) - C43] – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) [R205(c) - C43] – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 261bca9a

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

New operational instruction regarding Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Official Source ID: c9ada5bf

Work Permits

Apr 30, 2026

United States government personnel: International agreement [R204 (c) – T11] – International Mobility Program

New operational instruction regarding United States government personnel: International agreement [R204 (c) – T11] – International Mobility Program

Official Source ID: 071fb810