IRCC lengthens interim work-authorisation letters to 12 months for foreign workers on ‘maintained status’
Canada invites 4,000 French-speaking candidates in latest Express Entry draw, CRS falls to 400
IRCC issues 2,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class applicants as April draw-marathon continues
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Permanent-residence fees set to rise on 30 April—IRCC urges applicants to pay correct amounts
All Canadian permanent-residence fees will increase on 30 April 2026. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee rises to $600, economic-class processing fees climb to $990, and business-class fees jump to $1,895. Applicants and employers must ensure the correct amounts are paid or risk processing delays.
Air Canada suspends summer Montreal–Algiers service amid fuel-price surge and geopolitical risk
On 29 April 2026 Air Canada confirmed it will suspend its seasonal Montreal–Algiers flights for summer 2026, citing surging jet-fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainties. The move leaves Air Algérie as the sole non-stop operator, forcing business travellers to re-route and signalling wider capacity pressures on Canada–Africa links.
IRCC invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates in 28 April Express Entry draw
On 28 April 2026 IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply under the Canadian Experience Class, with a CRS cut-off of 514. The draw highlights Ottawa’s emphasis on converting in-country talent to permanent residence and offers immediate opportunities for employers to retain skilled foreign workers. Applicants now have 60 days to submit a complete PR file.
Interim work-authorization letters now valid for 365 days under IRCC’s R186(u) update
Effective 27 April 2026, IRCC has extended the validity of interim WP-EXT letters issued to workers on maintained status from 180 to 365 days and clarified rules around multiple in-process applications. The move eases administrative pressure on employers and provides foreign workers with clearer proof of continued work authorization.
Permanent-residence fees to rise across all categories on 30 April—applicants urged to act now
IRCC will raise permanent-residence processing fees on 30 April 2026, increasing the RPRF to CAD 600 and economic-class principal-applicant fees to CAD 990. Companies and individual applicants have only two days to submit complete applications under the lower fee schedule, making accurate payment crucial to avoid delays or top-up requests.