January 2025 – skg immigration

A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada

Jan 31, 2025 marks the ten-year anniversary of Canada’s first Express Entry draw. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued over 800,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Get a Free

Canada launches rural immigration pathway to permanent residence and announces participating communities

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed key details about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Specifically, the department has announced the launch of the Pilot, along with the communities chosen to participate. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs

Canada launches new immigration pathway for French speakers

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) immigration pathway. This new immigration pathway was first announced in March of 2024, with further details revealed in December of last year. Under this program, newcomers with

How AEIP Helps Newcomers Make a Smooth Transition to Canada

Relocating to a new country is both an exciting and challenging experience. At the heart of this journey is finding the right resources and support to make the transition as seamless as possible. For newcomers to Canada, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Active Engagement and

Canada loosens health insurance requirements for Super Visa applicants

Canada’s immigration department has broadened health insurance eligibility requirements the Super Visa, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit their families in Canada. Effective 28 January 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Canadian Super Visa may purchase health

IRCC proposes creation of compensation fund for victims of unethical immigration consultants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed new regulations that could provide millions of dollars in compensation for victims of dishonest immigration consultants. This change is part of a number of draft regulations for a number of changes to the

Canada announces launch date for new permanent residence pathways for home care workers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that new immigration pilots for home care workers will open on March 31, 2025. These new pilots are referred to collectively by IRCC as Canada’s “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots”. These pilot programs

Provinces begin inviting candidates to apply for provincial immigration in 2025

After a relatively quiet beginning to 2025, two provinces have started inviting candidates to apply for nomination. Manitoba and Ontario are among the first to issue invitations to apply for nomination in 2025. Manitoba was the first province to hold draws

Canada reveals breakdown of study permit allocation by province, shares further details on PALs

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the provincial breakdown of its 2025 study permit allocation, outlining how many international students each province is expected to welcome, and has shared further details on the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement. Discover

Canada extends policy to give PNP candidates open work permits

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the policy to offer open work permits (OWPs) to provincial nominee candidates. Under this temporary public policy, eligible foreign nationals can receive open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years. To

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