Major Express Entry Changes in 2026: Is Canada Refocusing on Economic Immigration?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing significant changes to Express Entry on November 3, 2026. The new Labour Market Integration factor will reward eligible Canadian work experience in high-wage occupations or qualifying high-wage job offers. The return of job-offer points is particularly noteworthy. After removing them amid concerns about fraud, the government is […]
Can Americans Move to Canada Through Canadian Parents, Grandparents, or Family Ties?
Americans with Canadian parents, grandparents, or other family connections may wonder whether those ties provide a way to live in Canada. In some cases, the first question is not whether someone can immigrate to Canada, but whether they are already a Canadian citizen. Canada’s citizenship-by-descent rules changed significantly on December 15, 2025. As a result, […]
Is Canada’s Immigration Pendulum Starting to Swing Back?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has suggested that Canada may eventually be ready for a controlled increase in its population, signalling a possible shift after several years of tightening immigration levels. As reported by Global News, Carney said that with the immigration system back under control, the question is when Canada should begin a controlled increase […]
Key Canadian Immigration Updates in September 2026
September 2026 brought several notable developments in Canadian immigration, affecting temporary workers, Express Entry candidates, family sponsorship, pre-removal risk assessments, and certain immigration applicants. Here are some of the key Canadian immigration developments from the month. Work Permit Holders Can Pursue Short-Term Studies As of September 4, 2026, a temporary public policy allows eligible foreign […]
Temporary Resident Permits in Canada: IRCC Clarifies the Meaning of a “Compelling Need”
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance on Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs), including language explaining what constitutes a “compelling need” to enter or remain in Canada. Under subsection 24(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), a TRP may be issued to a foreign national who is inadmissible to Canada or […]
Global Talent Stream Employer Rules: Who Qualifies as an Employer in Canada?
Employment and Social Development Canada updated its Global Talent Stream requirements on September 18, 2026. The updated guidance clarifies who is considered an employer and confirms that temporary foreign workers cannot be classified as independent contractors under the program. The Global Talent Stream is part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. It allows eligible Canadian […]
Canada and the European Union: What Could a Closer Partnership Mean for Immigration?
Canada and the European Union are considering a closer political and economic partnership. In September 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly raised the possibility of Canada becoming the EU’s first “associate member.” The term does not currently describe an established EU membership category, and its legal or practical meaning remains undefined. Canada […]
Can Americans Move to Canada Because of Political Changes in the United States?
Political developments in the United States may lead some Americans to consider moving to Canada. However, political concerns do not create a special Canadian immigration category or an automatic right to live or work in Canada. U.S. citizens must qualify under an available temporary or permanent immigration program. Some options are facilitated by U.S. citizenship, […]
H-1B Uncertainty in the United States: What Canadian Immigration Options Are Available?
Changes to the H-1B program have created uncertainty for some foreign professionals working in or hoping to move to the United States. The H-1B is an employer-sponsored, temporary status for workers in specialty occupations. Many petitions are subject to an annual cap, and registration does not guarantee selection or approval. Canada may offer temporary work […]
Express Entry in 2027: What Changes Is Canada Considering?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is currently consulting the public, stakeholders and partners on the economic priorities and categories that could shape category-based selection under Express Entry in 2027. IRCC’s 2026 consultations on economic priorities for category-based selection in Express Entry run from August 4, 2026 to September 1, 2026. The consultation provides insight […]