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Canada accelerates permanent residence processing for up to 33,000 in Canada workers in smaller communities
IRCC is accelerating select PR applications for in-Canada workers under regional programs, outside Express Entry.
On 4 May 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced progress on the one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative aimed at transitioning up to 33,000 workers already in Canada to permanent residence (PR) over 2026 and 2027. Rather than creating a new PR stream, IRCC is accelerating the processing of certain PR applications already in its inventory. The initiative is directed at workers living in smaller communities who have established long-term ties and have applied for permanent residence through specific regional and pilot programs.
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