This section provides you with the policies, procedures, and guidance used by IRCC staff. It’s shared on the department’s website as a courtesy
On January 24, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shared updates about the changes made over the past year to better prepar
Who Can Apply?Changes to Eligibility Starting January 21, 2025, at 5:00 UTC, the eligibility criteria for open work permits for family members o
Recent Changes to Eligibility CriteriaEnsure you meet the updated eligibility requirements before submitting your application. If you’re the
As of January 14, 2025, the Government of Canada is focused on enhancing the integrity and quality of its temporary resident programs while alignin
Ottawa, January 14, 2025—The Government of Canada is enhancing the integrity and quality of temporary resident programs while aligning them with
January 3, 2025Ottawa, Ontario As someone subject to Canada’s immigration policies, you should be aware that the Canada Border Services Agency (C
December 24, 2024 Certain foreign nationals inside of Canada are no longer able to apply for a work permit at a port of entry. A banner has
Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that starting in 2025, it plans to launch its first preclearance operation. This initiati
Since applications received as part of the 2024 intake will be accepted into processing in 2025, new Ministerial Instructions for the 2025 calendar