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LMIA-exempt work permit for provincial nominees (T13): who can use it and what to prepare
Qualifying provincial nominees can benefit from this special LMIA-exempt work permit Some people who already have a provincial nomination can ...

Latest February Processing Data: Faster Family Sponsorship, Higher Study and Work Permit Volumes
IRCC’s processing time estimates changed again in mid-February 2026. Some family sponsorship estimates improved, while several temporary residence estimates (especially ...

Canada Is Prioritizing These Occupations for Faster Work Permit Processing
Canada is prioritizing certain “essential service” occupations for faster processing of employer-specific work permit applications. This is not a separate ...

IRCC Extends Policy Allowing IEC Participants to Receive Subsequent Work Permits from Inside Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy allowing certain International Experience Canada (IEC) participants to ...

Statistics Canada Is Hiring 32,000 Workers Nationwide – What This Opportunity Means for Work Permit Holders and PR Eligibility
Statistics Canada Hiring 32,000 Workers for the 2026 Census: What Work Permit Holders Should Know The 2026 Canadian Census of ...

Who Can Legally Apply for a Canadian Work Permit at the Border – and Who Cannot
Applying for a Canadian Work Permit at a Port of Entry (POE) Some foreign nationals entering Canada may still be ...

10 Options for Temporary Residents in Canada With Expiring Permits
Updated July 2026. With hundreds of thousands of work permits set to expire across Canada in 2025-2026, temporary residents have ...

Designated Employers: A Guide for Businesses
Navigating the world of immigration programs can be a daunting task for businesses looking to hire international talent. Fortunately, the ...

Canada Introduces New TFWP Rules for 2026: What Workers and Employers Need to Know
Last Updated: 10 Feb. 2026 Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has gone through key changes in 2026. These updates ...

Thunder Bay Announces New List of Designated Employers (2025)
Thunder Bay Releases 2025 Designated Employers List Thunder Bay has updated its list of designated employers for 2025 under the ...





