January 2025 – Page 2 – skg immigration

Express Entry: IRCC invites 4,000 CEC candidates

In the third draw of the year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw.

AAIP 2024 year in review: Alberta exceeds nomination target, prioritizes foreign workers for PR

The year 2024 was a big one for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The AAIP issued many nominations, supported many temporary foreign workers in transitioning to permanent residency, enacted temporary measures in response to wild fires, and established new streams

How Newcomers Can Send Money Abroad with TD Global Transfer™

Are you new to Canada and have family living abroad? Perhaps you need to send money home from time to time? Whether you are supporting loved ones or managing your ongoing financial commitments, TD Global TransferTM may offer you a helpful

These are the regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of January 2025

Those considering applying for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can now access a list of regions where LMIAs will not be processed. On August 26, 2024, the federal government announced

These are the TEER 2 and 3 jobs that can still get your spouse a family open work permit

The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit. On January 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that spouses of foreign workers would

Canada announces study permit cap for 2025

The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 505,162 for the remainder of 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this cap in ministerial instructions posted on January 18, 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22

How to check if your immigration representative is authorized

If you choose to use a professional immigration representative, you should ensure that your representative is legally authorized to act in that capacity. Even in the face of strict rules and fines for offenders, newcomers to Canada are often targeted by

What is Express Entry’s tie-breaking rule and how does it work?

The tie-breaking rule can be a determining factor when it comes to a candidate receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry. Each Express Entry draw invites a specific number of candidates to apply for

PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets

Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets. This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest

Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK

Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and

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