Weekly Digest | May 3, 2026

Key Highlights:

Recent Judicial Reviews
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status
Permanent Residence Fee Increases
Continued Authorization to Work Under R186(u)
Experts on Mission for a United Nations Office in Canada (C10)
Immigration Fraud Conviction in Saskatchewan
Manitoba – Temporary Public Policy Work Permit Support Letter Recipients
New Brunswick – Internationally Trained Physicians
Nova Scotia – EOI Validity Period and Transition Measures
Yukon – Licensing Pathway for U.S.-Trained Physicians
Latest Draws
Important Upcoming Dates

Recent Case Law

Temporary Resident Visa – Aljecera v. Canada, 2026 FC 583: TRV refused for a Philippine citizen seeking to visit her mother, whom she had not seen since 1989, and a brother she had never met in Canada. The officer found she lacked significant family ties outside Canada, but the record showed her son lived in the Philippines, not Canada. The Respondent conceded the factual error rendered the decision unreasonable. Judicial review granted. Read more

Post-Graduation Work Permit – Dhamu v. Canada, 2026 FC 562: PGWP refused after the applicant completed a St. Clair College program but failed to provide a WES report requested by procedural fairness letter for prior studies claimed in India. The Court found the request was relevant to how the applicant entered Canada, and the applicant gave no explanation to the officer for not providing the report. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Temporary Resident Visa – Hajatmand v. Canada, 2026 FC 572: TRV refused for an applicant residing in Dubai who sought to visit family and business partners in Canada. The officer discounted her family ties outside Canada after treating her son as accompanying her, but the record showed her plans had changed and her son would remain in the UAE. Judicial review granted. Read more

LMIA-Work Permit – Kataria v. Canada, 2026 FC 553: LMIA-based work permit refused for a beautician position in Vancouver. The applicant relied mainly on a former employer letter and her own notarized letter, without pay records or other objective proof of work experience. The Court found the officer reasonably concluded she had not shown she could perform the work. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Humanitarian and Compassionate – Marquiller v. Canada, 2026 FC 575: H&C refused for a Filipino citizen who had lived in Canada for 16 years, worked as a caregiver, supported family in the Philippines, and feared returning due to past domestic violence. The Court found the officer failed to meaningfully assess establishment, caregiver shortage evidence, family dependency, return hardship, and domestic violence evidence. Judicial review granted. Read more

Temporary Resident Visa – Super Visa – Prabha v. Canada, 2026 FC 579: TRV and reconsideration refused for a widowed Indian applicant seeking a super visa to visit her son and family in Canada. The officer found her financial evidence insufficient, including balance certificates without transaction history. The Court found she still had to meet the general TRV requirements before super visa criteria were assessed. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Start-Up Visa – Work Permit – Sim v. Canada, 2026 FC 580: Work permit refused for a Cambodian founder of an online resort-booking start-up, after the officer found the business plan unclear, with insufficient staffing details, incomplete preparatory steps, cryptocurrency payment concerns, and inadequate proof of available funds. The Court found the officer’s assessment reasonable. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Work Permit – Singh v. Canada, 2026 FC 496: Work permit refused for an Indian citizen seeking to work as an agricultural worker in Manitoba. The officer found insufficient evidence that the applicant would leave Canada, noting limited proof of economic ties in India and that the only proof of his farm or restaurant businesses was photos of farm animals. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

IRCC News Updates

Restoration of Temporary Resident Status – May 1, 2026: IRCC updated instructions to clarify that applicants may apply to restore only their temporary resident status, without having to restore the specific authorization they previously held. Read more

Permanent Residence Fee Increases – April 30, 2026: IRCC updated instructions to reflect increased fees for all permanent residence applications, including updated fee instructions for Family Class and Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class applications. Read more

Continued Authorization to Work Under R186(u) – April 27, 2026: IRCC clarified instructions on continued authorization to work while a work permit renewal is pending, confirming that interim proof of work letters are valid for 365 days, that clients may continue working after the letter date if the application remains pending and R186(u) requirements continue to be met, and that no request for a second letter is required. Read more

Experts on Mission for a United Nations Office in Canada (C10) – April 27, 2026: IRCC updated its International Mobility Program instructions for experts on mission working for a United Nations office in Canada under R205(a), C10. Read more

CBSA News Updates

Immigration Fraud Conviction in Saskatchewan – April 30, 2026: CBSA announced that a Regina resident was sentenced to two years’ probation, 200 hours of community service, and a $75,000 fine after pleading guilty to IRPA offences involving falsified immigration sponsorship documents and counselling false information in refugee-related applications. Read more

Provincial Government News

Manitoba – Temporary Public Policy Work Permit Support Letter Recipients – May 1, 2026: MPNP announced targeted EOI draws for individuals who received Support Letters under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates and obtained a work permit under the policy, beginning with candidates approved between April 22 and June 30, 2025. Read more

New Brunswick – Internationally Trained Physicians – May 1, 2026: New Brunswick announced expanded support for the Practice Ready Assessment New Brunswick program, increasing spaces from 10 to 14 to help more internationally trained physicians complete a 12-week clinical field assessment, become licensed to practise in the province, and provide primary care under a three-year return-of-service agreement. Read more

Nova Scotia – EOI Validity Period and Transition Measures – April 27, 2026: Nova Scotia introduced a 12-month validity period for Expressions of Interest, effective May 1, 2026, with transition measures applying to EOIs already in the pool. Read more

Yukon – Licensing Pathway for U.S.-Trained Physicians – April 30, 2026: Yukon introduced a dual pathway licensing process with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C., allowing eligible U.S.-trained physicians to apply with one set of documents for licensing in both B.C. and Yukon, with further regulatory amendments underway to create a direct licensing path for U.S.-trained doctors in the territory. Read more

Latest Draws

Important Upcoming Dates

May 24, 2026: IRCC’s consultations on proposed Express Entry reforms close, including proposed changes to program structure, CRS factors, and points for high-wage occupations. Read more

June 22, 2026: Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest profile for consideration in the next Northwest Territories Nominee Program Employer-Driven Stream draw. Read more

June 25, 2026: Northwest Territories is scheduled to hold an Employer-Driven Stream EOI draw. Read more

June 25, 2026: Quebec’s current intake cap period for certain Family Sponsorship undertaking applications remains in effect until this date. Read more

June 30, 2026: The end of IRCC’s Start-Up Visa intake at the Centralized Intake Office, while existing applications continue to be processed and no new Federal Self-Employed Persons Class applications are accepted. Read more