Changes to settlement service eligibility for economic immig
On March 10, 2026, IRCC announced new time limits on access to federally funded settlement services for economic class permanent residents. Starting April 1, 2026, eligibility will be capped at 6 years after becoming a permanent resident, reducing to 5 years as of April 1, 2027. The change applies to current and new economic immigrants, including accompanying spouses and dependants. If you are an economic class permanent resident, plan to use settlement services earlier, because access will be time-limited starting April 1, 2026.
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