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https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/Home/AboutNOC

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do

IRCC notice on using advanced analytics to help process overseas spousal and partner PR applications.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/advanced-analytics-overseas-family-class-spousal-partner-applications.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/federal-provincial-territorial/alberta/agreement-canada-alberta-cooperation-immigration-2007.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/federal-provincial-territorial/alberta/agreement-canada-alberta-cooperation-immigration-2007/annexa.html

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/atd-srd-eng.html

IRB information on who can appeal a removal order to the Immigration Appeal Division.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/making-immigration-appeal/Pages/immapp-bc1.aspx

IAD resource on appeals where a spousal sponsorship was refused for bad-faith relationship.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/making-immigration-appeal/Pages/sponsorship-decision-bad-faith-relationship.aspx?=undefined&wbdisable=true

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/applicants-no-other-means-support-r206.html

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/applications-received-on-after-january-1-2016-completeness-check.html#s04

Program delivery instructions for PR applications made by protected persons.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/protected-persons.html

Program delivery instructions for completeness checks on Express Entry permanent residence applications.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/applications-received-on-after-january-1-2016-completeness-check.html

IRCC instructions on assessing sponsors in family class applications, including financial requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-assessing-sponsor.html#financial

IRCC overview of the process to apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/about.html

https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/temporary-selection-studies

Archived public policy for certain sponsored foreign nationals excluded under IRPR 117(9)(d) or 125(1)(d).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/excluded.html

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/arr-det-eng.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/genuineness.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/genuineness.html#factors

Program delivery instructions on how officers assess the genuineness of spousal and partner relationships.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-determining-spouse/assessing-relationship.html

Program overview and requirements for the Atlantic Immigration Program.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/atlantic-immigration.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/atlantic-immigration-program.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/special-initiatives-pilot-project/exemption-code-c18.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/atlantic-immigration-program/assessing-application.html

IRB information sheet on preparing for and attending IAD alternative dispute resolution (ADR) conferences.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/making-immigration-appeal/Pages/attending-adr-conference.aspx

IRCC page explaining when and how to apply for Authorization to Return to Canada after removal.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/inadmissibility/reasons/authorization-return-canada.html

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invitations to apply.

https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program/invitations-to-apply

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/biometrics.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/identity-management/biometrics.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/biometrics/how-to-give.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/pr-work-permits/bridging.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/provincial-nominees-permanent-resident-applicants/bridging-open-work-permits.html

Official newspaper of the Government of Canada for regulations and notices.

https://gazette.gc.ca

Part I notice for the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Regulations.

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2024/2024-12-21/html/reg2-eng.html

Publication of the Immigration Appeal Division Rules, 2022 (SOR/2022-277).

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2023/2023-01-04/html/sor-dors277-eng.html

2019 Part II issues, including many federal regulations.

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2019/index-eng.html

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2024/2024-06-29/html/reg1-eng.html

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2008/index-eng.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/12/canada-takes-action-to-reduce-fraud-in-express-entry-system.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/federal-provincial-territorial/british-columbia/canada-british-columbia-immigration-agreement-2021.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/federal-provincial-territorial/british-columbia/canada-british-columbia-immigration-agreement-2021/annexa.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/federal-provincial-territorial/nova-scotia/canada-nova-scotia-agreement-atlantic-immigration-program.html

https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/cusma-aceum/text-texte/16.aspx?lang=eng

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/experience.html

Full text of the Canadian Human Rights Act on the Justice Laws website.

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/h-6/fulltext.html

CBSA overview of arrests, detentions, and removals in the immigration context.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/detent/menu-eng.html

IRB Chairperson Guideline 2 on how detention matters should be conducted before the Board.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir02.aspx

Guideline 7 on how refugee protection hearings should be prepared and conducted before the RPD.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir07.aspx

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir04.aspx

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir08.aspx#s2

https://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir08.aspx

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/changes-open-work-permits-family-members-temporary-residents.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools.html

IRB legal concept chapter on determining the country of reference in refugee claims.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/legal-concepts/Pages/RefDef02.aspx

Justice Canada’s guide to Charter rights and key case law.

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/index.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/check-visa-eta.html

Current IRCC processing time estimates for different application types.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

Committee material on resettled refugees, including privately sponsored refugees (PSR).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/march-12-2020/resettled-refugees.html

IRCC’s Agri-Food Pilot ended on May 14, 2025 and no longer accepts new applications. IRCC continues processing applications it accepted before the pilot ended.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/agri-food-pilot.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/hong-kong-residents-permanent-residence.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/special-instructions/hong-kong-graduates.html

IRCC stopped accepting new optional Start-up Visa open work permit applications on December 19, 2025. Existing Start-up Visa work permit holders may be able to extend while their permanent residence application is processed.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/work-permits.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/economic-mobility-pathways-pilot/immigrate.html

Regulation setting out the Code of Professional Conduct for CICC licensees.

https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2022-128/index.html

Federal statute establishing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and its mandate.

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-33.6

Full text of the CICC Act establishing the College.

https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-33.6/FullText.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/eligibility/eligibility-admissibility-conditions-including-validity-period.html

IRCC operational guidance on assessing conjugal relationships in family class cases.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-determining-spouse/assessing-conjugal.html

Full text of Canada’s Criminal Code on the Justice Laws website.

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46

IRCC’s official Comprehensive Ranking System calculator.

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/standard-requirements/language-requirements.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html

IRB guide explaining the role and responsibilities of designated representatives.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/designated-representant/Pages/designated-representative-guide.aspx

IRB information for detainees and counsel on preparing for detention review hearings.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/detention-hearings/Pages/reviews.aspx

Program delivery instructions on assessing ability to establish in Canada for resettlement.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/eligibility/ability-establish.html

Ontario’s official source for consolidated statutes and regulations.

https://www.ontario.ca/laws

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/eta.html#s02

IRCC information and application portal for electronic travel authorizations.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/hong-kong-residents-permanent-residence/open-work-permit.html

Program delivery instructions outlining eligible private sponsorship types for resettlement.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/private-sponsorship/sponsorship-type.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/employer-compliance.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/guide-mergers-acquisitions.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/partners-service-providers/employer-portal/enrolment-guide.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/partners-service-providers/employer-portal/user-guide.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2024/12/ending-flagpoling-for-work-and-study-permits-at-the-border.html

ENF 01 enforcement manual on inadmissibility under IRPA.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf01-eng.pdf

ENF 05 guidance on preparing section 44(1) inadmissibility reports.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf05-eng.pdf

ENF 10 manual dealing with removals from Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf10-eng.pdf

ENF 20 enforcement manual covering immigration detention.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf20-det-en.pdf

ENF 23 manual dealing with loss of permanent resident status and residency obligation.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf23-eng.pdf

ENF 34 manual describing the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf34-eng.pdf

ENF 4 enforcement manual on examinations at ports of entry.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf04-eng.pdf

ENF 8 enforcement manual (immigration enforcement procedures).

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf08-eng.pdf

Tool to check visa or eTA requirements based on nationality.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html

https://onlineservices-servicesenligne.cic.gc.ca/extapp/termsAndConditions?&lang=en

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/canadian-interests-significant-benefit-television-film-production-workers-r205-exemption-code-c14.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/examination-admission-port-entry.html

CBSA guidelines on when and how officers may examine travellers’ digital devices at the border.

https://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/edd-ean-eng.html

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/edd-ean-eng.html

Eligibility and selection factors for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/federal-skilled-workers.html

IRCC page describing eligibility and selection for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/federal-skilled-workers.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/partners-service-providers/authorized-paid-representatives-portal/express-entry-information.html

Open data set showing Express Entry invited candidates by program and CRS range.

https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/593e9165-c6ce-4f9b-b519-03d315f92cd4

IRCC guidance on accepted language tests and validity for Express Entry applicants.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html

Official list of Express Entry draws with CRS cut-offs, invitations, and tie-breaking rules.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/express-entry-year-end-report-2024.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/assessing-electronic-application-on-section-a11-2.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/canadian-experience-class.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/check-score/crs-criteria.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/create-profile.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/provincial-nominee-program.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/federal-skilled-workers.html#employment

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend/change-jobs-employers.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/extend-study-permit.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/quebec/paper-based-application.html

IRCC instructions for processing dependent children in the family class.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-dependent.html

IRCC operational instructions for processing spousal and common-law partner sponsorships.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-spouse.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/federal-skilled-trades/assessing-application-against-selection-criteria.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/federal-skilled-workers.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/standard-requirements/language-requirements/federal-skilled-workers-selection-criteria-official-proficiency.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/federal-skilled-workers/making-selection-decision.html

Overview of immigration-related agreements between IRCC and provinces/territories.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/federal-provincial-territorial.html

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/PanelPhysicianMedecinDesigne/en/Home

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents/country-requirements.html

IRCC overview page explaining the main grounds of inadmissibility to Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/inadmissibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/federal-provincial-territorial-agreements-r204-lmia-exemption-code-t13/nominated-by-province.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/eligibility/assessing-medical-requirements.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/fmc-student-pilot.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/fmc-student-pilot/get-documents.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/canadian-interests-significant-benefit-mobilite-francophone-r205-exemption-code-c16.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/functional-guidance-table-contents.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#labour_market_impact_assessment

Program delivery instructions for the Government-Assisted Refugee (GAR) program.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/government-assisted.html

Information on the Great Library at Osgoode Hall and its collections.

https://lso.ca/about-lso/great-library

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5218-request-amend-record-landing-confirmation-permanent-residence-valid-temporary-resident-documents.html

Guide 5289 section outlining additional steps for sponsors and applicants living in Quebec.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5289-sponsor-your-spouse-common-law-partner-conjugal-partner-dependent-child-complete-guide.html#quebec

IRCC’s main instruction guide for sponsoring a spouse, partner, or dependent child.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5289-sponsor-your-spouse-common-law-partner-conjugal-partner-dependent-child-complete-guide.html

Section of Guide 5289 explaining eligibility to sponsor and to be sponsored.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5289-sponsor-your-spouse-common-law-partner-conjugal-partner-dependent-child-complete-guide.html#who

IRCC application guide for H&C permanent residence requests (Guide 5291).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5291-humanitarian-compassionate-considerations.html

CBSA guide for travellers seeking relief from inadmissibility under IRPA 42.1(1).

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/gadr-gddd-eng.html

Chairperson Guideline 4 on gender considerations in proceedings before the IRB.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir04.aspx#s4

Guideline 8 on accessibility, accommodations and substantive considerations.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir08.aspx

Guideline 9 on proceedings involving sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir09.aspx

IRCC program delivery instructions for processing humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/humanitarian-compassionate-consideration/processing.html

Overview of humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations in IRCC’s manuals.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/humanitarian-compassionate-consideration.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/standard-requirements/medical-requirements/forms.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/academic.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/permanent.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/agricultural.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/high.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/low.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/global-talent.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/agricultural/seasonal-agricultural.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/global-skills-strategy.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/global-skills-strategy/eligibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-program.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/quebec.html

Main Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada landing page.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html

Overview of how federal laws and regulations are developed and consolidated.

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/laws-lois/index.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-program/how-to-hire.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/partners-service-providers/authorized-paid-representatives-portal/user-guide.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/humanitarian-reasons-r208.html

IRCC Help Centre answer on when a sponsored spouse or partner can work while their PR application is processing.

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1163&top=17

Current Immigration Appeal Division Rules (SOR/2022-277).

https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2022-277/index.html

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2022-277/index.html

Immigration Division Rules on Justice Laws.

https://www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-229/index.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/acts-regulations/forward-regulatory-plan/list/modernize-federal-high-skilled.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-program/inspections.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/international-experience/international-experience-canada-r205-b-exemption-code-c21-overview.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/international-free-trade-agreements/cusma.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/canadian-interests-significant-benefit-emergency-repair-personnel-repair-personnel-warranty-equipment-r205-exemption.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/international-free-trade-agreements.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-workers-unit.html

IRB overview of how Convention refugee and person in need of protection are interpreted in case law.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/legal-concepts/Pages/RefDef.aspx

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/intra-company-transferees.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/international-free-trade-agreements/cusma/intra-company-transferees.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/international-free-trade-agreements/canada-eu/transferees.html

https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/noc/2021/introductionV1

Legacy IP 8 manual on processing Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada class applications.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/ip/ip08-eng.pdf

Report on access to justice in virtual IRB hearings using MS Teams.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/transparency/reviews-audit-evaluations/Pages/access-to-justice-virtual-hearings-report-2022.aspx#summary4

Landing page for IRB rules, policies, practice notices and guidelines.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/pages/index.aspx

Index of IRB procedures and practice notices for all divisions.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/procedures/Pages/index.aspx

Index of IRB procedures and practice notices for all divisions.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/procedures/pages/index.aspx

IRB notice describing actions taken in response to interpreter misconduct.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/news/2023/Pages/interpreter-misconduct.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B,without%20authorization%20by%20the%20IRB%20.

Index of all IRB Chairperson’s Guidelines.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/chairperson-guideline.aspx

Central page linking to application and procedure forms for all IRB divisions.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/forms/pages/index.aspx#iaf

Handbook for interpreters appearing before the IRB.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/interpreters/Pages/Interpret.aspx

Terms and conditions for using IRCC’s iCARE SPOrtal.

https://icare-iedec.canada.ca/termsandconditions

Backgrounder on IRCC’s digital platform modernization initiative.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/transition-binders/minister-2021/digital-platform-modernization-transformation.html

Index of current and archived IRCC public policies affecting immigration processing.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/transition-binders/minister-2025-05/economic-immigration.html

Central page for IRCC news releases, notices, and backgrounders.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news.html

IRCC Qualtrics survey link sometimes used in program or client feedback requests.

https://ircc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3pJ5oXgZNBj0r1c?Q_Language=EN

Consolidated text of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/i-2.5

Consolidated text of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/three-types-visas.html

Search the National Occupational Classification and TEER categories.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng

Justice Canada’s official portal for federal acts and regulations.

https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes.html#r204

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes.html#r205

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/online-portal.html

https://www.bc.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis

Language testing requirements for applicants to Canada’s Start-up Visa program.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/language-testing.html

Regulator for Ontario lawyers and paralegals.

https://lso.ca/home

Parliamentary information on bills, debates and legislative history.

https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/educational-institutions/loa-verification.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/letter-invitation.html

IRCC page listing the federal acts it administers.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/acts-regulations/list-acts.html

IRCC page listing regulations related to immigration, refugees and citizenship.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/acts-regulations/list-regulations.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/standard-requirements/medical-requirements/assessing/medical-assessment-coding.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents.html#jobs-med

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/standard-requirements/medical-requirements.html

Current ministerial instructions governing the Express Entry application management system.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-application-management-system/current.html

Current Ministerial Instructions issued under IRPA.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/other-goals/mi23.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-application-management-system.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/modification-positive-lmia.html

IRB country documentation packages used in refugee protection decision-making.

https://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/country-information/ndp/Pages/index.aspx

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/new-rules-strengthen-temporary-resident-document-cancellations-border-security-integrity.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/officer-quick-reference-guide-occupations.html

List of invitations to apply under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-invitations-apply

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program page listing recent invitations to apply.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp-invitations-apply

Ontario Court of Appeal website with practice directions and decisions.

https://www.ontariocourts.ca/coa/en

Official Gazette for the Province of Ontario.

https://www.ontario.ca/search/ontario-gazette

Legacy OP 2 manual on processing family class applications.

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/op/op02-eng.pdf

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/eligibility/open.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/special-instructions/spouses-dependent-children.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/special-instructions/spouses-dependent-children/eligibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/open-work-permits-province-territory.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/vulnerable-workers.html

IRCC operational bulletins and manuals that guide officers’ decisions.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals.html

IRCC page explaining options such as rehabilitation for applicants with criminal inadmissibility.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/inadmissibility/overcome-criminal-convictions.html

CBSA overview of the immigration removals program and its objectives.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/transparency-transparence/pd-dp/bbp-rpp/pacp/2020-11-24/orp-vpr-eng.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/public-policy-competitiveness-economy.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/pathways-for-caregivers.html

IRCC has paused the federal Self-Employed Persons Program. It stopped accepting new applications on April 30, 2024, and the pause remains in place until further notice while existing applications continue to be processed.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/self-employed.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-program/penalties.html

Overview of permanent residence economic classes and related program delivery instructions.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes.html

IRCC help centre answer on minimum income needed to sponsor parents and grandparents.

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1445&top=14

News release explaining how the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program intake process worked.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/10/how-will-the-2020-parents-and-grandparents-program-intake-process-work.html

IRCC pilot public policy exempting some family class and SCLPC applicants from exclusions under IRPR 117(9)(d) and 125(1)(d).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-spouse/pilot-exempt-r117-r125.html

Overview of the Provincial Nominee Program and available immigration streams.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/police-certificates.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/police-certificates/how.html

IRB policy explaining how Chairperson’s Guidelines and Jurisprudential Guides should be used.

https://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/policy-chairperson-guidelines-jurisprudential-guides.aspx

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/about.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility/field-of-study/currently-eligible.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility.html

IRCC guidance for newcomers on documents and expectations when crossing the border to settle.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/settle-canada/border-crossing.html

Program delivery instructions for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/private-sponsorship.html

IRCC guidance on procedural fairness obligations in decision-making.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/procedural-fairness.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/provincial-nominees/online-enhanced.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/provincial-nominees/paper-base.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/provincial-nominees/determining-admissibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/provincial-nominees/determining-membership-class.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/provincial-nominees/examination-granting-permanent-residence-provincial-nominee.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/provincial-nominees/base-determining-membership-class.html

IRCC guidance on assessing the legal validity of marriages in spousal sponsorship cases.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-determining-spouse/legality.html#requirementToBeMarried

IRCC update on the regulatory change to the definition of dependent child (October 24, 2017).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2017-10-24.html

IRCC program delivery update on visually authenticating interpreters.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2023-interpreters.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2022-new-lmia-exemption-codes.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-pnp-determining-exam.html

Recent changes to IRCC operational bulletins and program delivery instructions.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/high/requirements.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/low/requirements.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/low/requirements.html#h2.9

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/global-talent/requirements.html

IRCC operational bulletin on program-specific procedures for using interpreters.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/interview/interpreter/program-specific-procedures.html

https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/permanent/skilled-workers/skilled-worker-selection-program

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/15037

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/20_2017

IRCC operational instructions for processing Provincial Nominee Program applications.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/provincial-nominees.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/non-express-entry/apply.html

Quebec’s current invitation exercises under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), issued through Arrima. The PSTQ replaced the Regular Skilled Worker Program on November 29, 2024.

https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/permanent/skilled-workers/skilled-worker-selection-program/invitation/2026

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/eligibility/public-list-employers-who-have-been-non-compliant.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/language-proficiency.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/changing-employment.html

Index of IRCC guides, forms, manuals and research reports.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/quebec.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/quebec/completeness-check-fees.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/quebec/determining-admissibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/quebec/making-final-decision.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/quebec/overview-process.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/quebec/validity-csqs-time-application.html

Program delivery instructions for Quebec private sponsorship of refugees.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/private-sponsorship/quebec.html

https://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2022/2022-06-22/html/sor-dors128-eng.html

Canada Gazette publication of the RCIC Code of Professional Ethics.

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2022/2022-06-22/html/sor-dors128-eng.html

Guidance on receiving and triaging private sponsorship of refugees applications.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/private-sponsorship/receipt.html

Official information on applying for a record suspension (pardon) in Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions.html

Refugee Appeal Division Rules on Justice Laws.

https://www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2012-257/index.html

IRCC page outlining the rights of refugee claimants in Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-within-canada/rights.html

Refugee Protection Division Rules on Justice Laws.

https://www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2012-256/index.html

IRCC instructions on issuing and using refugee travel documents.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/protected-persons/refugee-travel-document-refugees-protected-persons.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/refusal.html

https://irb.gc.ca/en/transparency/reviews-audit-evaluations/Pages/access-to-justice-virtual-hearings-report-2022.aspx

https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/online-immigration-services/represent-person-arrima

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/request-amend-record-landing-confirmation-permanent-residence-valid-temporary-resident-documents.html

https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/required-conditions

IRCC program delivery instructions for credibility assessment in resettlement cases.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/admissibility/credibility.html

Guidance on when to conduct interviews in resettlement cases.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/admissibility/decide-interview.html

IRCC instructions on assessing eligibility for resettlement.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/eligibility.html

Program delivery instructions on refusing resettlement applications.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/final-decision/refuse.html

IRCC guidance on residency requirements for private sponsorship groups.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/private-sponsorship/assess/residence.html

IRCC instructions for arranging travel for resettled refugees.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/resettlement/depart-abroad/travel.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/restoration-status.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/wages-occupation-working-conditions.html

IRB guide to attending and preparing for virtual refugee protection hearings.

https://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/procedures/Pages/rpd-virtual-hearings-guide.aspx

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots.html

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis/search-wages

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/short-term-exemption.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/partners-service-providers/authorized-paid-representatives-portal/sign-in-authorized-paid-representative-portal.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/canadian-interests-significant-benefit-general-guidelines-r205-c10.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/11/solving-labour-shortages-in-key-sectors-like-health-care-construction-and-transportation-workers-from-16-new-occupations-now-eligible-for-permanent.html

IRCC program page for the Parents and Grandparents sponsorship program (PGP).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html#

IRCC main information page for spousal, partner, and dependent child sponsorship.

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/spouse.asp

Standard contractual clauses and conditions for interpretation services at the IRB.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/interpreters/Pages/SiscccCtcesi.aspx#AppB

IRCC program page for Canada’s Start-up Visa for immigrant entrepreneurs.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/eligibility/steps-determine-work-assessment-work-permit-application.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html#financial-reqs

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/provincial-attestation-letter.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/eligibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/assessing-conditions.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/assessing-conditions.html#study-permit-conditions

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/assessing-application.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/letters-acceptance.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/campus-work.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/attestation-letters.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/students-destined-quebec.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/who-needs-study-permit.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/working-on-campus.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/apply.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/eligibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels/supplementary-immigration-levels-2026-2028.html

Supreme Court of Canada decisions, docket and resources.

https://www.scc-csc.ca/home-accueil

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/persons-who-may-apply-port-entry.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/persons-who-may-apply-within-canada.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/special-initiatives-pilot-project/partner.html

IRCC program delivery instructions for temporary resident permits (TRPs).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/permits.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/visa-validity-expiry-dates.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/refusals-overview.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/determining-duration-visits.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/dual-intent-applicants.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/electronic-travel-authorization.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/eligibility-admissibility-considerations.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/evidence-supporting-purpose-entry.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/implied-status-extending-stay.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/proof-funds-financial-support.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/requirements-minors.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/super-visa.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/visitor-record.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/eligibility.html

IRB overview of the refugee protection claim process in Canada.

https://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/applying-refugee-protection/Pages/index.aspx

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/transit-visa/apply.html

Public Health Agency of Canada guidance on trauma- and violence-informed approaches.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/health-risks-safety/trauma-violence-informed-approaches-policy-practice.html

IRCC video module on unconscious bias for panel members and their staff.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/video/unconcious-bias-training.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/immigration-measures-entrepreneurs.html

IRCC operational bulletin on using accredited interpreters during interviews.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/interview/interpreter/using-services.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html

IRCC help centre FAQ explaining the difference between a visitor visa and a visitor record.

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1452&top=16

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-new-temporary-resident-visa-within-canada.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-program/voluntary-disclosure.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/educational-institutions/volunteer-work-conducted-foreign-students-when-work-permit-esdc-confirmation-required.html

https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/invitations-to-apply

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/identity-management/biometrics/what.html

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=176&top=17

IRB information for people facing admissibility hearings, including what to expect and how to prepare.

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/detention-hearings/Pages/hearings.aspx

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=177&top=17

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/standard-requirements/medical-requirements/exam/who-must-submit-immigration-medical-examination.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/graduate-student/work-after-graduation.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-on-campus.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/prohibitions.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/prohibitions.html#unable-perform

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit-poe/eligibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/special-instructions.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/work-without-permit.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/while-you-study/study-permit-conditions.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/researcher-exemption.html

External audit report reviewing Immigration Division detention review hearings in 2017/2018.

https://irb.gc.ca/en/transparency/reviews-audit-evaluations/Pages/ID-external-audit-1718.aspx

News release announcing new pilot programs for caregivers and Canadian families, with intent to make the program permanent.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/06/canada-announces-new-pilot-programs-to-support-caregivers-and-canadian-families.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/annual-report-parliament-immigration-2025.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/2026-provincial-territorial-allocations-under-international-student-cap.html