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Canada Has No Caregiver PR Pathway Left until March 2030

September 19, 2026 by Canadianupdates

Every federal caregiver route to permanent residence is now closed to new applicants, and Ministerial Instruction 91 runs to March 30, 2030. The shared pilots bucket caregivers draw from was also cut to 8,175 admissions for 2026.

Your Work Permit Needs 16 Months Left Before Your Spouse Can Apply

September 5, 2026 by Canadianupdates

Since January 21, 2025 a spousal open work permit requires the worker’s permit to have at least 16 months of validity left, and below TEER 1 only 81 TEER 2 and 21 TEER 3 occupations qualify. Here is who is still eligible in 2026, and who is not.