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Canada immigration changes from April 1 raise fees and reshape approvals for applicants
International
Published on 24 April 2026
A 30 day passport promise starts soon for new cases
Canada is rolling out major immigration and travel updates effective March 31 and April 1, 2026. Applicants will face higher passport and citizenship fees, but can also benefit from a new 30-day passport processing guarantee. The super visa income requirements are eased, provinces get more say in candidate assessments, and rural employers gain greater hiring flexibility.
- Higher passport and citizenship fees begin in late March and April
- Canada introduces a 30-day passport processing guarantee
- Super visa income rules are relaxed for applicants
- Provinces and rural employers get more flexibility in assessments and hiring
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The Economic Times