September 2025 – skg immigration

Canada closes pathway to permanent residence for caregivers outside Canada

The “applicants not working in Canada” stream of Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) is now closed, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) official website. At the inception of the HCWP, both the Home Support and Child Care

How Pre-Arrival Services Empower Immigrants to Succeed in Canada Before They Arrive

This article shares the impactful story of the Planning for Canada (PfC) pre-arrival Program. Since 2007, Planning for Canada has supported more than 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries, helping them build confidence, make informed decisions, and arrive better prepared to thrive.

Applying through Express Entry with a pre-existing medical condition? This is what you have to know

It’s possible to have your application for Canadian permanent residence (PR) refused on the basis of medical inadmissibility, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of refusal. As of August 21, 2025, all new Express Entry applicants

Express Entry: IRCC issues invitations to PNP candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 291 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Canada to target tech talent impacted by H-1B fee hike, says Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated Canada is looking to introduce measures to attract talent impacted by the United States’ H-1B fee hike. Carney made the comments while addressing reporters in the United Kingdom on September 27, after participating in the

Prince Edward Island issues invitations for provincial immigration

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held one draw, issuing invitations to foreign nationals on September 19. This marks the province’s ninth draw of the year, in keeping with its pace of roughly one draw per month in

Alberta issues over 1,000 invitations to candidates in latest PNP draws

Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has held its biggest draw of the year. On September 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited over 1,000 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through the Alberta Opportunity Stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced

New Brunswick issues over 1,000 invitations for provincial nomination

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) held four draws between August 11 and 19, inviting a total of 1,052 candidates to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Invitations were issued through

Is study, work, and immigrate still a viable route to Canadian permanent residency?

Canada’s Express Entry pool has grown more competitive in 2024 and 2025, leading some to question whether studying in Canada is still a reliable pathway to permanent residency (PR). In fact, having studied in Canada provides significant advantages when seeking PR.

What documents do I need to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship?

Many people born outside Canada as children or grandchildren to Canadian citizens can act now to obtain Canadian citizenship, rather than needing to wait for amendments to Canada’s Citizenship Act. These individuals (often referred to as “lost Canadians”) may apply for

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