Canada Invites 3,500 Healthcare and Social Services Workers to Apply for Permanent Residence

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Canada continues to prioritize healthcare and social services professionals through its Express Entry system. On September 4, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,500 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a category-based Express Entry draw targeting healthcare and social services occupations. Candidates invited in this round needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System […]

Canada Expands Work Permit Holders’ Ability to Study Without a Study Permit in 2026

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Canada expands study-without-a-permit options for foreign workers under a new temporary public policy. Under a new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) public policy, certain foreign nationals holding valid Canadian work permits can now study for up to six months without obtaining a study permit. The measure came into effect on September 4, 2026, and […]