PR & Citizenship Update — April 27, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
During Citizenship Week (April 12–18, 2026), over 80 ceremonies were held across Canada, welcoming approximately 6,000 new citizens from 40 countries.
Canada's 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan includes a new TR-to-PR pathway targeting up to 33,000 temporary work permit holders transitioning to permanent residence across 2026 and 2027 — eligibility details and launch date have not yet been announced.
An accelerated PR pathway for US H-1B visa holders, signalled in the 2025 federal budget, is also expected to launch in 2026, though full details remain pending.
What You Should Do
- If you are a temporary work permit holder in Canada, begin preparing your TR-to-PR application documents now — including proof of Canadian work experience, tax records, and proof of community ties — before the program launch is announced at canada.ca. The previous TR-to-PR pathway filled within hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you hold a US H-1B visa and are interested in Canadian permanent residence, monitor canada.ca/express-entry and IRCC news releases for the announcement of the accelerated H-1B PR pathway expected in 2026.
- If you are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, check your residency calculation using the IRCC citizenship calculator at canada.ca/citizenship-calculator and submit your application promptly — citizenship grant processing times were noted as improving as of April 2026, with the queue shrinking for the first time this year.
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Topics Covered
Citizenship Processing Improvements: As of April 2026, citizenship grant processing times are improving — the queue is shrinking for the first time in 2026 — though exact processing times were not specified in the articles.
2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan: The Levels Plan includes a TR-to-PR pathway for up to 33,000 temporary workers transitioning to PR over 2026–2027, targeting those with strong community roots and employment history in Canada. Launch details are not yet announced.
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