March 16, 2026 The occupational requirements for category-based selection (CBS) in Express Entry have been standardized to support ongoing policy and legislative requirement modifications. Updated instructions Express Entry: Assessing an electronic application on section A11.2
Temporary public policies to transition foreign nationals already living and working in Canada to permanent residence were announced on April 14, 2021 and launched on May 6, 2021. To support these permanent resident public policies, the Temporary public policy to exempt certain permanent residence applicants from work permit requirements was signed on July 4, 2021, to provide…
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February 6, 2026 Various clarifications have been added to the instructions for provincial or territorial attestation letters (PAL/TAL). The following sections have been updated for 2026: Link to 2026 Ministerial Instructions “Graduate level programs” and “Exceptions from the PAL/TAL requirement” New exception for 2026: Master’s and doctoral degree students enrolled at public DLIs “Applicants destined…
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These instructions apply to IRCC employees. Given that temporary foreign workers cannot submit their applications at the port of entry, the instructions do not apply to border services officers. Note: Applications for this work permit cannot be made at an IRCC office outside Canada. The instructions on this page should be reviewed in conjunction with:…
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