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Check out all the latest Canada Immigration News and New IRCC Updates from the Canada Immigration official website.
What is the new immigration rule in Canada?
The new immigration rule in Canada is the implementation of the category-based Express Entry round of invitations, which manages the selection and invitation process for skilled foreign workers who want to immigrate to Canada.
The Canadian flagship Express Entry system will now focus on occupations in demand in the below-listed sectors to address the labour shortage:
1. healthcare
2. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
3. trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
4. Physicians
5. Researchers
6. Senior Managers
7. Transport
8. Skilled Military Recruits
9. Education Occupations (New Category)
You can click on the above links to get a full list of occupations with their NOC codes under each sector.
When can you apply for citizenship after PR in Canada?
To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you (and any minors, if applicable) must have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) in the five years preceding the date you submit your application.
IRCC recommends applying with more than 1,095 days of residence in Canada in case the calculation fails.
What are the new immigration levels?
Canada has a target of welcoming 380,000 annually for 2026, 2027, and 2028, within a range of 350,000 to 420,000.
Overall, Canada will welcome close to 1.2 million new permanent residents as per the new immigration levels plan 2026–2028.
What is the easiest way to immigrate to Canada?
In 2026, the Express Entry system is the most expedient method of immigration to Canada. Applications submitted through Express Entry usually take six months or less to be processed.
You can check your points using the Canada Immigration points calculator or submit Canada immigration online application
How much money do I need to immigrate to Canada?
In general, you would need about $20,500 CAD to immigrate to Canada as an individual candidate.
Families with children will need between $27,000 and $30,000 CAD, while couples will need about $24,000 CAD.
What countries can enter Canada without a visa?
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
British citizen
British National (Overseas)
British overseas citizen (re-admissible to the United Kingdom)
Anguilla Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Gibraltar
Montserrat
Pitcairn Island
Saint Helena
Turks and Caicos Islands
British Subject with a right of abode in the United Kingdom
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Antigua and Barbados
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, must have a passport issued by Hong Kong SAR.
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel, must have a national Israeli passport
Italy
Japan
Republic of Korea
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan must have an ordinary passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that includes the personal identification number
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Vatican City State must have a passport or travel document issued by the Vatican.
Will TR-PR open again in 2026?
The TR-to-PR program is expected to open in 2026 with a one-time initiative to transition 33,000 temporary residents to permanent residents over the period of two years. Temporary residents in Canada should continue to monitor for new IRCC updates for more information on TR to PR.
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