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Canadian Immigration News - November 2026

Updates and insights on Canada's changing immigration landscape.

Canada Introduces Fines of Up to $1.5 Million for Unauthorized Immigration Advice and FraudIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Canada Introduces Fines of Up to $1.5 Million for Unauthorized Immigration Advice and Fraud

October 28, 2026 | Immigration News | Canada

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Canada Introduces New Screening System to Prioritize Temporary Workers with High Wage Job OffersIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Canada Introduces New Screening System to Prioritize Temporary Workers with High Wage Job Offers

New Express Entry rules will give foreign workers in higher-paying occupations an advantage in the race for permanent residency, while eliminating the Labour Market Impact Assessment requirement for qualifying job offers.

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Indian Students in Canada Risk Losing Visa If They Break This RuleIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Indian Students in Canada Risk Losing Visa If They Break This Rule

Canada warns international students against exceeding the permitted working hours. Indian students who violate study permit conditions could face serious immigration consequences, including losing their student status and potentially being required to leave the country.

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Carney says, Canada seeking to become the EU's 1st associate memberIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Carney Says Canada Is Seeking to Become the EU’s First Associate Member

Canada and the EU are discussing a proposed closer partnership, with its legal framework and terms still to be negotiated.

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Good News for Canada: Work Permit and Study Permit Processing Times Decline – November 2026IMMIGRATION UPDATE

Good News for Canada: Work Permit and Study Permit Processing Times Decline – November 2026

Recent estimates show shorter wait times for several study permit and work permit applications, including certain applications from inside Canada.

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Canada Removes 90-Day Time Limit for Work Permit Applicants Waiting for LMIA Results: What Foreign Workers Need to KnowIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Canada Removes 90-Day Time Limit for Work Permit Applicants Waiting for LMIA Results: What Foreign Workers Need to Know

IRCC has removed the previous 90-day decision limit for certain in-Canada work permit applications awaiting an employer’s LMIA result.

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Temporary foreign workers study updateIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Canada Introduces New Flexibility for Temporary Foreign Workers to Study

September 2026 Immigration Update

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International student immigration updateIMMIGRATION UPDATE

International Students Benefit from Simplified Co-op Work Permit Rules

Important Canada Immigration Update for International Students

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Express Entry immigration updateIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Canada Continues to Prioritize Skilled Professionals Through Express Entry

2026 Canadian Immigration News

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International student co-op updateIMMIGRATION UPDATE

International Students Benefit from Simplified Co-op Work Permit Rules

Important Canada Immigration Update for International Students

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Global talent immigration updateIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Canada Considers New Express Entry Opportunities for Global Talent

September 2026 Canadian Immigration News

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Work permit holders study flexibilityIMMIGRATION UPDATE

Canada Allows Eligible Work Permit Holders to Study Without a Study Permit

September 15, 2026 Immigration Update

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