CIC News – Page 31 – Shaya Immigration

Canada is raising passport fees this month, with annual hikes to follow

On March 31, 2026, the Canadian government will raise passport fees for the first time in more than two years. This price increase will impact all passports and travel documents, and related service fees, charged inside Canada and abroad. All relevant fees are expected to rise by 2.7%, in line with the April 2024 All-items
The post Canada is raising passport fees this month, with annual hikes to follow first appeared on CIC News.

On March 31, 2026, the Canadian government will raise passport fees for the first time in more than two years. This price increase will impact all passports and travel documents, and related service fees, charged inside Canada and abroad. All relevant fees are expected to rise by 2.7%, in line with the April 2024 All-items […]

The post Canada is raising passport fees this month, with annual hikes to follow first appeared on CIC News.

March 2, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Quebec invites over 2,500 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection

On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Following the recent closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the PSTQ has become the main pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Quebec. In only the second draw under
The post Quebec invites over 2,500 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection first appeared on CIC News.

On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Following the recent closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the PSTQ has become the main pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Quebec. In only the second draw under […]

The post Quebec invites over 2,500 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection first appeared on CIC News.

March 2, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP

The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer designated by the community, in an eligible occupation. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community
The post Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP first appeared on CIC News.

The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer designated by the community, in an eligible occupation. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community […]

The post Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP first appeared on CIC News.

March 1, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Alberta issues hundreds of invitations to foreign workers across two AAIP draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held two draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing close to 900 invitations to candidates. The two selections encompassed the first draw for priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the first Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw of the year. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP
The post Alberta issues hundreds of invitations to foreign workers across two AAIP draws first appeared on CIC News.

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held two draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing close to 900 invitations to candidates. The two selections encompassed the first draw for priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the first Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw of the year. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP […]

The post Alberta issues hundreds of invitations to foreign workers across two AAIP draws first appeared on CIC News.

March 1, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits

Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents, Iranians who had arrived in Canada on or before February 28, 2025 had been able to obtain open work permits.
The post Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits first appeared on CIC News.

Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents, Iranians who had arrived in Canada on or before February 28, 2025 had been able to obtain open work permits. […]

The post Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits first appeared on CIC News.

February 28, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

RCIP: These are the occupations British Columbia regions are prioritizing for PR

The three regions in British Columbia that are participating in the Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) have released the sectors and occupations they will be prioritizing in 2026. Foreign nationals whose job offers align with the workforce needs of a BC community can use this pilot as a pathway to permanent residence (PR). Assess your eligibility
The post RCIP: These are the occupations British Columbia regions are prioritizing for PR first appeared on CIC News.

The three regions in British Columbia that are participating in the Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) have released the sectors and occupations they will be prioritizing in 2026. Foreign nationals whose job offers align with the workforce needs of a BC community can use this pilot as a pathway to permanent residence (PR). Assess your eligibility […]

The post RCIP: These are the occupations British Columbia regions are prioritizing for PR first appeared on CIC News.

February 28, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under two pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. The province issued invitations—or Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)—to candidates both in Manitoba and abroad, who stated they were directly invited by the MPNP through a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your
The post Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw first appeared on CIC News.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under two pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. The province issued invitations—or Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)—to candidates both in Manitoba and abroad, who stated they were directly invited by the MPNP through a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your […]

The post Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw first appeared on CIC News.

February 28, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Canada tightens rules for work permits issued under “significant benefit” LMIA exemption

Foreign nationals and their employers now face stricter evaluation criteria when seeking work permits issued under the “significant benefit to Canada” exemption to the requirement for a labour market impact assessment (LMIA). The significant benefit work permit is issued under LMIA exemption code C10, and allows officers to assess on a case-by-case basis whether a
The post Canada tightens rules for work permits issued under “significant benefit” LMIA exemption first appeared on CIC News.

Foreign nationals and their employers now face stricter evaluation criteria when seeking work permits issued under the “significant benefit to Canada” exemption to the requirement for a labour market impact assessment (LMIA). The significant benefit work permit is issued under LMIA exemption code C10, and allows officers to assess on a case-by-case basis whether a […]

The post Canada tightens rules for work permits issued under “significant benefit” LMIA exemption first appeared on CIC News.

February 27, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Thirteen provincial pathways to permanent residence that don’t require job offers

Many provincial pathways to permanent residence require job offers, but 13 do not. If you’re seeking permanent residence through nomination by a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and don’t have a job offer, here are your options. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Alberta The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) offers one PNP stream through
The post Thirteen provincial pathways to permanent residence that don’t require job offers first appeared on CIC News.

Many provincial pathways to permanent residence require job offers, but 13 do not. If you’re seeking permanent residence through nomination by a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and don’t have a job offer, here are your options. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Alberta The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) offers one PNP stream through […]

The post Thirteen provincial pathways to permanent residence that don’t require job offers first appeared on CIC News.

February 27, 2026/by Ali

CIC News

Canadian immigration processing times: Visitor visas see improvements while certain study permit applications surge

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for various temporary resident application types—work permits, study permits, and visitor visas. Most notably, study permit processing times have skyrocketed for Pakistan-based submissions (an eight-week climb compared to one week ago), and US wait times have dropped by one week. Work permits remained relatively
The post Canadian immigration processing times: Visitor visas see improvements while certain study permit applications surge first appeared on CIC News.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for various temporary resident application types—work permits, study permits, and visitor visas. Most notably, study permit processing times have skyrocketed for Pakistan-based submissions (an eight-week climb compared to one week ago), and US wait times have dropped by one week. Work permits remained relatively […]

The post Canadian immigration processing times: Visitor visas see improvements while certain study permit applications surge first appeared on CIC News.

February 26, 2026/by Ali