May 27-29 2026

Registration & Boarding Lounge

Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and networking as you prepare for two days of advanced learning. Will it be an aisle seat or a window for your journey?

Opening Session — Welcome Aboard

A high-energy welcome to launch NCIC 2026, setting the tone for an engaging, future-ready program.

Canada’s Immigration Airspace: IRCC Updates, Trends & Future Directions

Hear directly from IRCC leadership on evolving processing realities, policy developments, and strategic priorities shaping immigration in 2026.

Morning Break

Gate A — OINP Expansion with Light PNP Signals Across Canada

An essential look at Ontario’s evolving priorities alongside emerging national trends to help position clients strategically.

Gate B — Untapped Runways: Northern, Rural & Emerging Immigration Regions

Explore meaningful opportunities across Canada’s Northern, rural, and emerging regions. Fresh airspace, new landings, big potential—prepare for a smooth but exciting flight path.

Lunch

Gate A — Express Entry 2.0: Charting a New Flight Path

A focused review of targeted draws, sector trends, PFL interpretation, and strategies for navigating the evolving Express Entry landscape. Whats the weather report for 2026? Let’s chart it.

Gate B — Out of Runway: When Going Home Is the Safest Flight Plan

A candid discussion on high‑risk files, ethical decision-making, and advising clients when departure may truly be the safest option. No emergency landings—just responsible navigation.

Gate C — Country Conditions & Evidence: Making Your Case Airworthy

Strengthen submissions through affidavits, substitute documentation, and country-condition research. Calibrate your instruments for stable, evidence-based filings.

Afternoon Break

Gate A — ESDC Flight Deck: LMIA, Employer Compliance & Job Bank Reality

Navigate current LMIA trends, employer compliance expectations, and Job Bank requirements. Turbulence expected—bring your seatbelt.

Gate B — Returned, Refused, or Reconsidered: Choosing the Best Route

Learn how to evaluate refusals, determine when reconsideration is appropriate, and decide whether to refile or appeal. Which runway leads to the safest landing?

Gate C — Securing the Flight Deck: Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Protect your practice from phishing, ransomware, and data breaches. Secure every door before takeoff.

Closing Plenary Day 1

Reserved for a high‑impact guest or timely immigration development. Fasten your seatbelts.

Chair’s Gala — Celebrate at Cruising Altitude

Join fellow delegates for an elegant evening of celebration and connection. Toast the profession and enjoy a relaxed, uplifting journey at 30,000 feet.

Breakfast Session — The Black Box of a Sustainable Practice

Explore the operational frameworks, KPIs, and systems that support long-term success. A rare look inside the cockpit of a thriving practice.

Coffee / Exhibits

Gate A — Navigating IM Pathways: LMIA‑Exempt Options, C20, C12, C11‑Lite & More

A strategic overview of LMIA‑exempt pathways. Whether you prefer GPS or a paper map, we’ll help you chart the clearest course.

Gate B — Refugees & Asylum Processing: Navigating Severe Turbulence

A grounded discussion on IRB expectations, credibility assessment, and how U.S. political landscapes influence Canadian claims. Slow, steady, safe flight paths for vulnerable clients.

Gate C — Navigating Quebec: Francophone Pathways & Selection Strategies

A practical guide to Quebec’s selection rules, French scoring, and advising approaches. Bienvenue à bord!

Mornin Break

Gate A — Crosswinds & Cross‑Borders: FTAs, H‑1B Shifts & Advanced POE Scenarios

Analyze how U.S. policy shifts and trade agreements shape cross‑border mobility. A delicate balance in busy international airspace.

Gate B — Cabin Pressure: Managing the Mental Load in Immigration Practice

Learn tools to manage cognitive load, emotional strain, and boundary setting. Your oxygen mask goes on first.

Gate C — Francophone Pathways Beyond Quebec

Explore Canada-wide Francophone initiatives, advising considerations, and practical planning.

Lunch & IMMeSuite Showcase

Gate A — Residency, Citizenship & The Courts

A review of residency obligations, jurisprudence, and pitfalls. Prepare clients for a smooth landing into PR and citizenship.

Gate B — Pilot Lessons for Appeals: Navigation Skills for IAD, RAD & Beyond

Develop reliable strategies for appeals using tested navigation‑style frameworks. Precision matters.

Gate C — Legal Writing Lab: Beyond the Checklist

Enhance submissions through stronger narrative, better evidence integration, and clear legal storytelling.

Afternoon Break

Gate A — The 2026 Labour Market: Employer Needs, Worker Realities & Program Gaps

Examine labour market trends and implications for future immigration programming. A wide airspace ahead—scan the horizon.

Gate B — Hot Topics 2026: TikTok Law, UAPs & Public Perception

Explore how misinformation, identity theft, and public narratives shape client expectations and regulatory challenges.

Gate C — Reserved

Closing Session - 30 Tips in 60 Minutes: Consultant Hacks for a Smooth Flight

A rapid‑fire, high‑energy closing session with practical insights and proven techniques for a smoother practice journey.