December 2025 – Page 2 – skg immigration

Saskatchewan PNP announces nomination allocation and sweeping changes for 2026

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has been granted a nomination allocation of 4,761 spaces for 2026—the same amount it ended 2025 with. To support the use of this allocation the SINP will also institute a number of significant changes to

Major immigration bill nears approval – what it means for newcomers

A bill is nearing approval that would give the governor general broad discretionary powers over immigration applications, immigration documents, and temporary residents. If it becomes law in its current form, Bill C-12, “Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act,” would allow

Who has been successful with getting permanent residence through Express Entry in 2025?

As the year comes to a close, looking back on the Express Entry draws conducted in 2025 provides clear insight into the types of candidates Canada prioritized for permanent residence (PR). Over the course of 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

New Brunswick resumes PNP invitations with first draw of December

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has held its first provincial nomination invitation round since November 16, 2025, issuing new invitations on December 9, 2025. The province issued 110 invitations through both the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the

Manitoba invites skilled workers in Canada and overseas in latest MPNP draw

Manitoba has issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) under the Skilled Worker Stream on December 18, 2025. The invitations went to candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas

Entrepreneurs welcomed in British Columbia’s latest provincial immigration draw

This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held another selection round targeting entrepreneur for provincial nomination. Invitations were extended to candidates through two of the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration category pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw

PEI invites skilled workers and international graduates in final immigration draw of the year

On December 15, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. This latest draw prioritized individuals employed in occupations and priority sectors that deliver strong economic benefits to the province.

International Experience Canada starts 2026 season as work permit pools open

International Experience Canada (IEC) pools have officially reopened, allowing eligible foreign youth to submit a candidate profile for the 2026 season. Under the program, citizens from 36 select countries (aged 18–30 or 18–35) can live and work in Canada for up

Home care worker pathways to permanent residence won’t re-open in 2026

Foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Canada’s home care worker pilots will not be able to apply in 2026. In Ministerial Instructions published in today’s Canada Gazette, the immigration department wrote that it will accept no applications under these pilots for

Canada closes Start-up Visa Program, will launch new entrepreneur pathway to permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is putting the brakes on some of its business programs to set the foundation for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs. On December 19, the department announced that it will no longer accept applications for

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