What is a “dummy” work permit extension? A “dummy work permit extension” isn’t an official IRCC term. People use it to describe submitting a work permit extension (or…
Overview Ottawa is holding permanent resident (PR) admissions steady at 380,000 per year from 2026 to 2028 while sharply tightening new temporary resident (TR) intake. The government’s stated…
IRCC has launched a new round of public consultations to help shape the categories and priorities it will use for Express Entry invitations in 2026. Category-based draws, introduced…
IRCC has extended several special measures designed to help Canadians, permanent residents, and certain Palestinian nationals impacted by the ongoing crisis. These measures aim to support family reunification,…
Canada and the Philippines have finalized new provisions under their Youth Mobility Agreement, paving the way for eligible Filipino and Canadian youth to work and travel in each…
Canada is scaling up the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), which lets qualified refugees use their skills and job offers to immigrate through economic streams. The update introduces…
IRCC has issued its 2025 update on the Parents and Grandparents Program, the pathway that lets Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent…
IRCC has refreshed the terms of reference for the Departmental Ombuds—an office that looks at systemic service issues (not individual application decisions) and works to improve client experiences…
IRCC has extended targeted measures aimed at supporting Iranian nationals in Canada and Canadians with family in Iran. The measures focus on status stability, documentation flexibility and, in…