Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
The Federal Court dismissed Ricardo Vladimir Forcades Cuesta’s application for judicial review of the refusal of his H&C permanent residence application. Justice Ngo found the immigration officer’s assessment of his establishment, immigration history and claimed hardship on return to Cuba was reasonable.
The Federal Court dismissed an IFA challenge brought by a Colombian family after finding the Refugee Appeal Division reasonably concluded that an internal flight alternative was available in Colombia. The September 1, 2026 judgment found that the RAD had addressed the applicants’ circumstances as Afro-Colombians, including evidence of systemic discrimination.
The BC PNP draw on September 10, 2026 issued Skills Immigration invitations through targeted childcare, health, veterinary care and construction trades selections. Minimum scores ranged from 76 to 99, with 182 childcare, 143 health and 104 construction trades invitations reported, while veterinary care invitations were listed as fewer than five.
Alberta held a Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry draw on September 9, 2026, issuing 51 invitations. The Alberta health care draw had an AAIP minimum score of 60.
Under a new IRCC public policy, eligible foreign nationals with a valid work permit may study without a study permit in a course or program lasting six months or less. The temporary measure takes effect 30 days after it was signed on August 5, 2026, and is set to expire on December 31, 2027.
IRCC’s sponsorship default processing guidance explains how officers should handle Group of Five and Community Sponsor applications when a sponsor or another party to the sponsorship is found in default. The instructions cover files at different decision stages, including cases that have received a positive final decision but where the applicant has not yet landed in Canada.
In the Guevara Robles admissibility case, the Federal Court set aside an Immigration Appeal Division decision finding Valentin Antonio Guevara Robles inadmissible for complicity in crimes against humanity. Justice Phuong T.V. Ngo held that the IAD did not adequately address the interpretation of paragraph 15(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations or the applicant’s issue estoppel arguments.
IRCC has clarified its instructions for spouses and common-law partners of Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot participants who apply for open work permits under the C42 category.
IRCC’s C13 instructions outline when foreign nationals may be considered for work permits to carry out emergency repairs or repair out-of-warranty industrial or commercial equipment where the work may create significant economic or social benefits.
IRCC issued 3,500 invitations in Express Entry Draw 441 on September 4, 2026, targeting candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations category. The CRS cut-off was 475, unchanged from the previous draw in the same category.