Canada · general information and referral
Canada, with a licensed guide.
We do not advise on Canadian immigration. We share general, published information and, when you need advice, refer you to a professional licensed in Canada.
What changed in Canada
High-wage occupation points (announced October 2026)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new Express Entry ranking points, from 3 November 2026, for Canadian work experience or a qualifying job offer in high-wage occupations. A qualifying job offer will not need a labour market impact assessment. Point values should be checked on the official page.
Announced2026 Express Entry categories
Category-based selection continues for French-language proficiency, healthcare and social services, trades, STEM and education. New categories include physicians with Canadian experience, researchers and senior managers with Canadian experience, transport, and military recruits. Renewed categories need at least one year of work experience.
In forceJob offer points removed
Points for a job offer were removed from the Comprehensive Ranking System score from 25 March 2025.
In forceStudy permits
Canada caps study permits and requires provincial or territorial attestation letters for most applicants. Post-graduation work permit rules now include field-of-study and language requirements for many programs. Check the current rules before you apply.
In force
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and published guidance. Updated 21 October 2026. General information only.
Who may lawfully advise
Under section 91 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, no one may advise or represent you for a fee on a Canadian immigration application or Express Entry profile unless they are:
CICC member
A licensed member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant).
Law society member
A member in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society, including licensed paralegals where the society allows.
Quebec notary
A notary in good standing with the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
Canada says it will not deal with paid representatives who are not authorised, and applications that use them, in Canada or abroad, may be returned or refused. An Australian registered migration agent is not authorised to advise on Canadian immigration for a fee.
What we do
- We give general information about Canada, taken from official published sources.
- When you need advice, we refer you to a professional licensed in Canada, and give you their name and registration details in writing before you engage them.
- We do not charge for that referral unless agreed with you in writing.
- We do not prepare, lodge or manage Canadian applications, and we do not take fees for Canadian advice.
- Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, advises on Australian visas only.