• Format: Accredited Video - CICC Approval in Process.
• Program date: January 25, 2027 - 1:00 pm est.

• Educator: Muhammad Watto (B.A., LLB) — Senior CPD Educator

• Description: This seminar examines the highly complex network of temporary public policies and Ministerial Instructions that govern work permit eligibility and issuance in Canada. Designed for senior practitioners, the session focuses on recent 2026 reforms, including the June 5, 2026 temporary policy for prospective permanent residence candidates in Quebec and their spouses, the March 26, 2026 policy for ineligible asylum claimants, and the April 1, 2026 policy facilitating extensions for Ukrainians under previous authorizations. We will also master specialized LMIA-exempt pathways, including policies for out-of-status construction workers in the GTA, H-1B visa holder exemptions, spousal work permit policies, post-graduation work permit (PGWP) open work permits, and employer compliance reviews under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

• Learning Objectives:
  • Deconstruct and apply the June 5, 2026 temporary public policy for Quebec prospective permanent residence candidates and spouses.
  • Implement the March 26, 2026 open work permit pathway for refugee claimants ineligible to be referred to the IRB.
  • Utilize the April 1, 2026 open work permit extension measures for clients previously facilitated under Ukraine special measures.
  • Leverage specialized work permit pathways including GTA construction workers, H-1B holders, and PGWP open permit extensions.
  • Manage employer compliance audits and navigate the 'changing employment' temporary public policies to protect foreign workers.

Registration Details & Format

Admission Requirement: Registrants must be licensed legal practitioners in good standing (Canada or International).

Learning Formats:

• Online: 24/7 On-Demand Video 

• Online: Live Interactive Sessions 

Registration Instructions

Upon successful payment, an automated email will be sent within 5 minutes. Registrants must check their email account, including the spam/junk folder, for further access instructions.

Professional Declaration & Terms

• Privacy & Data Policy: Registrants agree that they will not use real, sensitive, or identifiable client data during any AI tool demonstrations or practical labs if applicable. 

• Attendance Verification: Registrants understand that for "Audit-Proof" certification, attendance (live) or watch-time (on-demand) will be tracked, and if applicable Registrants may participate in a brief knowledge assessment at the end of each module.

• Refund Policy: Registrants acknowledge that module fees are non-refundable once digital course materials or videos have been accessed.

Important CPD Claim Disclaimer for CICC Members

• Members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) must report their CPD hours strictly in accordance with the official credit breakdown provided in this syllabus (XXX Hour Professionalism, XXX Hours Substantive).

• It is the sole responsibility of the individual member to track, retain, and securely store all documentation related to this program. This includes your registration receipts, the detailed course agenda, and your final Certificate of Completion. Members must maintain these records in their personal files to successfully claim their CPD credits through the CICC portal and to substantiate their attendance in the event of a regulatory compliance audit.

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