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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.

Federal Self-employed Persons application intake paused until January 2027

Change Date: آوریل 30, 2024

Programs effected:

Federal Self-employed Persons Program (FSE) (➨Page)

Start-up Visa Program – Cap and prioritization

Change Date: آوریل 30, 2024

Programs effected:

Start-up Visa Program (SUV) (➨Page)

Increases to Permanent Residence Fees 2024

Change Date: آوریل 30, 2024

Programs effected:

All Federal Programs (➨Page)

Nova Scotia has stopped accepting applications for the Accommodation and Food Services sector

Change Date: آوریل 17, 2024

Programs effected:

Nova Scotia Skilled Worker Stream (NSSW) (➨Page)

Nova Scotia Experience Express Entry Stream (NSEE) (➨Page)

The BC Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot has been extended to March 31, 2024

Change Date: مارس 31, 2024

Programs effected:

British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot (BCER) (➨Page)

Guide 5: Business Immigration Comparison Chart (➨Page)

The BC Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot – Extended

Change Date: مارس 31, 2024

Programs effected:

British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot (BCER) (➨Page)

Guide 5: Business Immigration Comparison Chart (➨Page)

Updates to the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream – Language proficiency and exploratory visit are now mandatory

Change Date: مارس 14, 2024

Programs effected:

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream (SE) (➨Page)

New Alberta Stream for Tourism and Hospitality

Change Date: مارس 1, 2024

Programs effected:

Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream (ATH) (➨Page)

Master’s program grads, any length, qualify for 3-year PGWP

Change Date: فوریه 15, 2024

Programs effected:

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

 (➨Page)

Alberta Opportunity Stream intake paused indefinitely

Change Date: فوریه 15, 2024

Programs effected:

Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)

 (➨Page)

PTE Core Test Accepted by IRCC

Change Date: ژانویه 30, 2024

Programs effected:

Language Test Equivalency Charts

 (➨Appendix 5)

Cap and provincial attestation letter for International Students

Change Date: ژانویه 22, 2024

Programs effected:

Study Permit (SP) (➨Page)

Student Direct Stream (SDS) (➨Page)

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