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Canadian Immigration Updates 2026

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Immigration rules change. Processing times change. Programs open and close. This page tracks the updates that matter most.

Last updated: June 2026

Mehdi Nafisi, RCIC-IRB · Immigreen Consulting, Vancouver, BC

This page tracks the official updates that affect applicants, sponsors, employers, and permanent residents, not every announcement.

Why this page exists

The rules you applied under may not be the rules that apply today.

Canadian immigration moves. Policy changes, program caps, processing time shifts, new categories and new restrictions can change the decision landscape.

What is current as of June 2026

Key updates you need to know right now.

Physician category

Dedicated physician measures and PNP spaces for doctors.

LMIA low-wage advertising

Eight-week advertising and youth recruitment now apply.

Bill C-12 refugee claim eligibility

New timing rules affect referral to the IRB.

Express Entry categories

Category-based draws can have lower cut-offs.

2026-2028 levels plan

Economic immigration remains a major priority.

Officer decision notes

IRCC now includes officer notes with refusal letters.

Official sources

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