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Month: February 2026

Canada Prioritizes Foreign Military Members Under New Express Entry Category

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On February 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a new priority category under the Express Entry system targeting foreign skilled military recruits. The move highlights Canada’s growing focus on strengthening national defence through immigration. The country’s recently released defence strategy emphasizes continued immigration initiatives for skilled military personnel as a key pillar of […]

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IRCC Clarifies Work Permit Rules for RCIP and FCIP Applicants

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Canada’s immigration department has clarified updated rules regarding special work permits available to permanent residence applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Foreign nationals who have submitted a complete application for permanent residence (PR) under either pilot may be eligible for a work permit valid for up […]

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Ontario Regions Announce Priority Jobs for Permanent Residence Through the RCIP (2026)

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Five Ontario communities participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their priority sectors and occupations for 2026. Foreign nationals with a valid job offer aligned with a participating community’s labour market needs may pursue permanent residence (PR) through this federal pathway. The five participating Ontario regions are: Below is a breakdown of […]

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Bill C-12 Advances in Senate With No Amendments Proposed

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A major federal immigration reform bill is moving closer to becoming law after being reported back to the Senate without amendments. If passed in its current form, Bill C-12 would grant sweeping executive powers over Canada’s immigration system to the Governor in Council — meaning the governor general acting on the advice of the prime […]

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Bill C-12 Advances in Senate With No Amendments Proposed

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A major federal immigration reform bill is moving closer to becoming law after being reported back to the Senate without amendments. If passed in its current form, Bill C-12 would grant sweeping executive powers over Canada’s immigration system to the Governor in Council — meaning the governor general acting on the advice of the prime […]

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Quebec Updates List of Occupations Eligible for Expedited LMIA Processing (2026)

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Quebec has released its updated 2026 list of occupations eligible for expedited Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Following the February 24, 2026 update, several IT and engineering roles have been removed. The revised list now includes 60 occupations, down from 76 previously eligible roles. The updated list […]

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Quebec Updates List of Occupations Eligible for Expedited LMIA Processing (2026)

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Quebec has released its updated 2026 list of occupations eligible for expedited Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Following the February 24, 2026 update, several IT and engineering roles have been removed. The revised list now includes 60 occupations, down from 76 previously eligible roles. The updated list […]

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Canadian Immigration Processing Times Update: Visitor Visas Improve While Study Permit Applications Surge

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for temporary resident applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest update shows modest improvements for visitor visas across several countries, while study permit applications from Pakistan have seen a sharp increase in wait times. Below is a detailed […]

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Canadian Immigration Processing Times Update: Visitor Visas Improve While Study Permit Applications Surge

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for temporary resident applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest update shows modest improvements for visitor visas across several countries, while study permit applications from Pakistan have seen a sharp increase in wait times. Below is a detailed […]

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International Students Taking Prerequisites to Receive Shorter Study Permits Under New IRCC Rules

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International students travelling to Canada to complete prerequisite courses before starting a longer academic program will now receive shorter study permits under updated federal instructions. On February 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated its operational guidance to officers, changing how study permits are issued for students completing prerequisite programs. What Has Changed? Under […]

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