January 2026 – Page 2 – skg immigration

ANALYSIS: How Canada reversed the US immigration playbook

Canada and the United States (US) both scaled back on immigration in 2025, but did so in dramatically different ways. US immigration policy under Donald Trump took a more protectionist approach, cutting back on foreign workers across the board with the

What Canada’s upcoming free trade negotiations mean for workers from India, Thailand, UAE, and Mercosur countries

Foreign workers and businesspeople from multiple countries may soon see easier access to Canada following upcoming trade negotiations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Should trade negotiations prove fruitful (and depending on the exact terms

Four kinds of candidates who are now eligible for CEC invitations after falling cut-off scores

After stagnating around 533–534 from August to November 2025, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cut-off scores have begun to drop significantly—to as low as 509 on January 1, 2026. With the recent drop in cut-off scores, thousands of CEC candidates who previously

British Columbia PNP increases nomination application fees for its worker streams

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has raised its application fees for the Skills Immigration category, from $1,475 to $1,750. The new fees were announced on the BC PNP’s news webpage on January 22, 2026. Only applications submitted on

Newcomers can receive hundreds of dollars from Canadian government this year under revamped benefit

Each eligible newcomer in Canada could receive up to an additional $417 this year, and up to an additional $167 per year over the next five years, under upcoming measures announced by the federal government. The money comes in the form

Changes are coming to LMIA-exempt work permits this year – here’s what to expect

Some major changes to Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits are on the docket for the year 2026, including an increase in the admissions target, a freeze on eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), and a suite

Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify for consideration for a variety of supervisory

These employers can help international students and recent graduates immigrate to Canada

By choosing the right employer and occupations, international students and recent graduates in Canada can put themselves on a strong track to gain permanent residence (PR). Gaining at least six months of work experience (in addition to meeting minimum program requirements)

ANALYSIS: How Canada’s immigration strategy supports Carney’s “third path” to global prosperity

Canada’s immigration strategy underpins Carney’s ambitious plan to spearhead the development of a new global economic order. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In an acclaimed speech at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Tuesday, the

Extend your stay in Canada with this accessible, LMIA-exempt work permit overlooked by most

Canada’s Francophone Mobility Work Permit (FMWP) lets foreign workers with modest French abilities qualify for an employer-specific work permit, whether they’re applying from abroad or seeking to extend their worker status from inside Canada. The FMWP is exempt from the Labour

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