Canada offers 2-yr work permits to PR pilot applicants: What you must know

IRCC says eligible PR applicants under community pilots may get LMIA-exempt work permits valid for up to two years, with conditions ...
The PIE News

Canada ends temporary visitors applying for work permits

The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in ...

Canada immigration backlog dips below 1 million; study visa delays hit peak

Work permit processing improves, but study permit delays rise to highest level since 2022, according to IRCC data ...

Canada immigration backlog drops below one million as work permit delays ease and study visa waits rise

Canada's immigration backlog dropped below one million by January 2026, the first time since October 2025. While work permit processing improved and study permit delays increased significantly, ...

Canada to allow some Quebec foreign workers to extend employer-specific work permits by 12 months

Canada has introduced a temporary measure allowing eligible foreign workers in Quebec to extend their work permits for up to ...
The Financial Express

Canada updates visa processing timelines: Work, study permits see major changes; visitor visas faster for some

Indians planning to visit, study or work in Canada in 2026 may need to brace for shifting visa timelines, as processing speeds continue to vary widely across categories and countries. Immigration, ...

Canada's new immigration rules offer big update for international students, workers — if your permit expires soon

Canada has “soft-launched” the “TR to PR pathway” that will provide permanent residency to 33,000 temporary foreign workers. At the same time, the government also aims to reduce “temporary resident ...