March 2026 – Page 9 – skg immigration

The sectors and occupations Nova Scotia is prioritizing for permanent residence under rural federal pilot

Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait—is prioritizing an additional sector

BREAKING: Canada revitalizes measures for Iranians to obtain work permit extensions

As of March 1, 2026, Canada has changed and extended its special measures for Iranian nationals in the country—now limited to certain work permit holders—through March 31, 2027 Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Under the newest iteration of these work

Canada to appoint new deputy minister of immigration

On March 4, 2026, the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of a new deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, to “take effect in the coming weeks.” Ted Gallivan, who currently serves as interim deputy national security

Start date announced for long-awaited ‘money back’ guarantee on Canadian passport applications

Beginning April 1, 2026, Canadian citizens can expect to have their passport applications processed within 30 business days, or receive their passport for free. Individuals who do not have their applications processed within this time frame will be issued a full

Over 5,000 Express Entry candidates invited at lowest cut-off score in the past year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to

Millions of Americans can get Canadian passports under new law

Millions of citizens of the United States are now eligible to claim dual citizenship with Canada, and can thereby obtain Canadian passports. Schedule a Free Dual Citizenship Consultation Under the latest Canadian citizenship law, people with Canadian ancestry have automatically become

How a one-year diploma can transform your CRS score

Pursuing a one-year diploma, in Canada or abroad, can significantly increase your chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. Particularly when combined with language results and/or Canadian work experience, a one-year diploma can make you

CRS cut-off score hovers near two-year low in latest Canadian Experience Class draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

A quiet change has reshaped Express Entry’s skilled trades category

A vastly different set of foreign nationals is being prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry trade occupations category, which has been identified as a priority category for selection of permanent residents in 2026. Following the removal of Cooks

Canada announces $100M in scholarships for Indian students under new education measures

Indian nationals wishing to study in Canada can now benefit from millions of dollars in scholarship rewards, facilitated study pathways, and even hybrid campuses, with the signing of a new talent strategy between the two nations. Discover your options to study

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