Policy Changes

Visitors, students, and workers whose valid temporary status expired or will expire between January 30th, 2020, and May 31st, 2021 will have until August 31st, 2021 to restore their status. Learn [...]

Candidates for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program can now meet the one-year eligible work experience requirement by accumulating 1,560 hours in the three years preceding their [...]

As of December 14th, 2020, IRCC will accept permanent residence applications from refugee claimants who work in Canada’s healthcare sector and provide direct care to patients. Applications will [...]

Certain individuals from Belarus can now apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) if they received a final negative decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board or Federal Court, or a [...]

People who have received protected person status in Canada often have dependent family members abroad who are living in difficult conditions. When they apply for permanent residency, there are [...]

The launch of the 2019 PGP Program will include a new and improved intake process. The Government of Canada has listened to and addressed concerns from clients and stakeholders about the previous [...]

One of the Government of Canada’s priorities is to ensure greater accessibility and opportunities for Canadians with disabilities. Today’s announcement by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship [...]