January 2026 – Page 2 – skg immigration

2025 in review: Canada’s biggest changes for international students and PGWP eligibility

In 2025, Canada introduced several changes affecting international students and recent graduates—from new rules for changing schools to updated eligibility requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). These updates matter whether you’re planning to study in Canada, are already here on a

How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions

New Year’s resolutions can be powerful vehicles to aid and advance your immigration journey. The surges of motivation that mark the start of the year can work two-fold: both to help you meet your personal goals and to increase your eligibility

Ottawa places first among North American cities in new quality of life rankings

Newly released data designates Ottawa as Canada’s most livable city for 2026, providing a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Ranking 28 on a global scale, Ottawa also takes the top spot across all of North America for

Increase your PR prospects by taking advantage of Canada’s various Expression of Interest systems

Many Canadian immigration programs use an expression of interest (EOI) system to select candidates for permanent residence (PR). Canada’s immigration system allows candidates to submit EOIs across multiple immigration programs, effectively allowing those seeking PR to boost their chances by doing

LMIA processing to resume in eight regions including Vancouver, Winnipeg and Halifax in Q1 2026

Starting January 9, the federal government will begin processing low-wage labour market impact assessments (LMIAs) in eight more regions across Canada. Vancouver, Winnipeg and Kingston are some of the regions where low-wage LMIA processing will begin once more. Schedule a Free

PGP alternatives to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada faster and for less

As of January 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) official webpage states that no new applications will be accepted for processing under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) this year. While this does mean that Canadian citizens and permanent

Prince Edward Island publishes its immigration draw schedule for 2026

Prince Edward Island has released its anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule for 2026, outlining tentative dates when draws will take place throughout the year. This publicly posted invitation schedule provides provincial nominee candidates with greater transparency, as no other province

How Venezuelans can work, study, and settle in Canada

Venezuelans seeking to come to Canada have many options to enter the country, both on a temporary and permanent basis. Due to the individual-centric nature of Canadian immigration, Venezuelan applicants seeking temporary or permanent residence (PR) are afforded processing rights that

Self-employed physicians have smoother path to permanent residence under new Ontario rules

Ontario is broadening eligibility for self-employed physicians under its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, in accordance with regulations that came into effect on January 1, 2026. Changes primarily pertain to the class of certification that internationally educated physicians are permitted

Canada holds second-largest Canadian Experience Class draw in history

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 8,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

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