Program delivery update: Permanent resident (PR) applicants in Canada [R207 – A70] – International Mobility Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
August 10, 2026
The instructions for officers processing applications for applicants who have been determined eligible as members of certain in-Canada permanent residence classes, which includes protected persons and family members, whether or not they have applied for permanent resident status, have undergone extensive updates using a standardized form to improve navigation and clarity for officers.
Updates include
- changing the title from “Applicants in Canada: Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption code A70 (International Mobility Program)” to “Permanent resident (PR) applicants in Canada [R207 – A70] – International Mobility Program”
- creating an overview landing page with links to pages with information on the individual classes
- building out to clarify instructions
- making the pages consistent with the International Mobility Program’s preferred format
- updating language and links
New instructions
- Spouse or common-law partner class (SCLPC) – [R207(b) – A70] – International Mobility Program
- Persons with protected status under A95(2) – [R207(c) – A70] – International Mobility Program
- Permanent resident applicants for humanitarian and compassionate considerations [R207(d) – A70] – International Mobility Program
- In-Canada family members – [R207(e) – A70] – International Mobility Program