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Saskatchewan updated the application intake schedule for capped sectors
On January 5, 2026, Saskatchewan announced an urgent change to the first application intake window for sectors subject to the 2026 caps. The opening date for these sectors has been moved to January 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., replacing the previously scheduled date of January 6. This update affects candidates in the Trucking, Retail Trade, and Accommodation and Food Services sectors, which now share a limited portion of the total SINP allocation. For 2026, the intake windows are
3 days ago


Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams
On November 6, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing time has increased across all streams. Global Talent Stream - 10 business days (+2 days) Agricultural stream – 16 business days (+3 days) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 11 business days (+4 days) Permanen
Nov 10, 2025


IRCC introduced new guidelines to cancel temporary resident documents on a case-by-case basis
On November 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rolled out updated guidelines following regulatory amendments that took effect January 31, 2025. These changes grant designated officers the authority to individually cancel electronic travel authorizations, temporary resident visas, work permits, and study permits when circumstances warrant. The new provisions under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations apply exclusively to issued document
Nov 7, 2025


Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams
On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...
Sep 8, 2025


ESDC updated processing times for LMIA streams
On August 5, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...
Aug 6, 2025


IRCC enhances transparency with new officer decision notes for visa refusals
Starting July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a significant service improvement by...
Jul 31, 2025


ESDC published updated processing times for LMIA applications
On June 10, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment...
Jun 12, 2025


Canada clarified instructions on the authorization to work without a permit
On August 30, 2022, the Government of Canada announced new instructions on different situations around the authorization to work without...
Aug 31, 2022
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