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Immigration News
Canadian immigration news, IRCC policy updates and practical explanations for workers, students, families and permanent-residence applicants. · 72 articles
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C51 Charitable Work Permit Refresher (September 2026): Still Live, Still LMIA-Exempt
C51 charitable work permit remains active under R205(d) as of September 2026. Refresher on eligibility, employer requirements, and…
New Brunswick AIP Reopens to Accommodation and Food Services Workers — Effective September 14, 2026
New Brunswick lifted the NAICS 72 sector ban on the Atlantic Immigration Program effective September 14, 2026. Full…
Express Entry CEC Draw — September 15, 2026: 2,000 Invitations at CRS 519
IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates on September 15, 2026 at CRS 519. Full analysis,…
Kumar v Canada 2026 FC 1138: Federal Court Sets Aside TRV Refusal for Ignoring Contradictory Evidence
In Kumar 2026 FC 1138, the Federal Court set aside a Temporary Resident Visa refusal because the officer…
Canada-EU ‘Unique Alliance’: What Carney’s Plan Really Means for Canadians and for Europeans Looking to Move to Canada
Prime Minister Carney says Canada wants a 'unique alliance' with the EU, not membership. What is real, what…
Yilbas v Canada 2026 FC 1139: Federal Court Sets Aside PR Card Destruction Under s. 58(3) IRPR
In Yilbas 2026 FC 1139, the Federal Court set aside an IRCC decision to destroy a returned PR…
Express Entry PNP Draw #442 (September 14, 2026): 576 Invitations, CRS 734
IRCC's Express Entry round #442 on September 14, 2026 issued 576 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program candidates at…
Your Brain, Your File, Your Comeback: Neuroplasticity for Immigration Applicants in 2026
Canada's 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan cut PR admissions to 380,000 and new international student arrivals to 155,000 —…
Returning to Canada Customs Rules: The 2026 Tariff 9805 Guide for Former Residents
The complete 2026 guide to returning to Canada as a former resident — Tariff 9805, the six-month ownership…
Certificate of Qualification Express Entry: IRCC Rulings on Exterminator, Fire Alarm and Tractor-Trailer Claims (2025)
New IRCC internal functional guidance released under ATIP shows how officers must handle Express Entry Certificate of Qualification…