On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated guidelines concerning the Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) work permit category. These revisions introduce a more restrictive interpretation of the ICT category, significantly impacting foreign companies seeking to establish or expand operations in Canada.

The changes to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, which will take effect on November 1, 2024, will have a significant impact on international students who wish to work in Canada after graduation. The new language and field of study requirements, particularly for students submitting study permit applications after the deadline, add extra considerations.

Canada is considering implementing a cap on the number of international students it admits, in response to its ongoing housing affordability crisis. In 2023, a record high of nearly one million students were admitted, coinciding with a significant increase in Canadian rent prices, which rose by 22% over the last two years due to a housing shortage

New research highlights how Canada's Start-up Visa policy has become an attractive option for immigrants in the United States, particularly those holding H-1B visas.