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Immigration Recent Changes

Explore the recent updates in Canada’s immigration programs, policies, and procedures, including valuable insights into the guidance followed by IRCC staff. Stay informed to navigate your immigration journey effectively.

Alberta New Expression of Interest (EOI) System

Change Date: Sep 30, 2024

Programs effected:

• Alberta Streams (➨Page)

Rural and Northern Immigration Program ended after 5 years

Change Date: Aug 31, 2024

Programs effected:

Rural and Northern Immigration Program (RNIP) (➨Page)

Work Permit for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (WP-RNIP) (➨Page)

Guide 5: Business Immigration Comparison Chart (➨Page)

 

New SINP Pathways

Change Date: Aug 30, 2024

Programs effected:

Saskatchewan Agriculture Talent Pathway (➨Page)

Saskatchewan Health Talent Pathway (➨Page)

Saskatchewan Health Talent Pathway – Express Entry (➨Page)

Closure of some SINP Streams

Change Date: Aug 30, 2024

Programs effected:

Saskatchewan Experience – Health Professionals Stream (➨Page)

Saskatchewan Experience – Hospitality Sector Project Stream (➨Page)

Saskatchewan Experience – Long-Haul Drivers Project Stream (➨Page)

Saskatchewan Experience – Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit Stream(➨Page)

Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker – Hard-to-Fill Skills (➨Page)

New Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) program launched

Change Date: Aug 26, 2024

Programs effected:

 

Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) (➨Page)

Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot Programs are set to close after 5 years

Change Date: Jun 17, 2024

Programs effected:

Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot Programs (HCCP) (➨Page)

Increase of Minimum Required Settlement Funds for Express Entry 2024

Change Date: May 28, 2024

Programs effected:

Appendix 2 – Settlement Funds (➨Page)

The British Columbia Regional stream becomes a permanent stream 

Change Date: May 27, 2024

Programs effected:

British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Stream (➨Page)

 

Sending invitations under parents and grandparents sponsorship program in 2024

Change Date: May 21, 2024

Programs effected:

  • Federal Family Class – Parents and Grandparents (FSPP) (➨Page)

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Paused Due To High Demand

Change Date: May 17, 2024

Programs effected:

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream (NBSW) (➨Page)

Students beginning curriculum licensing agreement programs not eligible for a PGWP

Change Date: May 15, 2024

Programs effected:

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

 (➨Page)

Curriculum licensing agreement students ineligible for PGWP

Change Date: May 15, 2024

Programs effected:

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

 (➨Page)

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