May 2026 – skg immigration

Six online tools Americans are using to find the ancestry for Canadian citizenship by descent

Since Canada eliminated its generational limit to inheriting citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, with which they can obtain a Canadian passport. And this spring, thousands of Americans have

Ontario overhauls OINP streams, invitation criteria through immigration regulations

On May 30, 2026, all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination categories (streams) will lose their legal basis as part of a suite of regulation changes that will come into force on this date. The revocation covers every existing pathway

Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 100 candidates to submit an application for nomination or endorsement

On May 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued more invitations in its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. This selection round saw a total of 103 candidates invited through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration

Start here to avoid information overload for your first month in Toronto as an international student

International students arriving in Toronto face a big adjustment. Toronto boasts strong infrastructure for newcomers, but comes with a high cost of living, competitive housing market, and complex transportation system. Planning ahead can save you both time and money. Studying in

Hacks to save time and money for your first month in Calgary as an international student

International students arriving in Calgary can have a lot to adjust to, but can save time and energy by consulting the right resources. We’ve spoken with international students and compiled must-know highlights along with links to official resources to help set

British Columbia unveils requirements for new time-limited pathway to permanent residence

The Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details on its new initiative targeting cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority in a rural or remote community. Three occupations are eligible for permanent residence (PR) through this

Canada expands access to work permits for spouses of Quebec healthcare workers

Spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec have expanded access to open work permits, effective May 25, 2026. Under the updated instructions, eligible spouses no longer need the principal worker’s work permit to be valid for at

With full details on In-Canada Workers Initiative unclear, now’s the time to book immigration language tests

With the federal government yet to unveil the full details of its “In-Canada Workers Initiative,” foreign nationals with aging language tests risk missing the boat. Canada’s permanent residence pathways generally require that test results of official immigration language tests be valid

93% of Express Entry pool growth driven by candidates scoring in the 501–600 range

Profiles in the 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range are being added to Canada’s Express Entry candidate pool at a rate that far exceeds any other group of candidates. Canada’s Express Entry pool grew by 4,395 profiles between April 26

Maintaining your Canadian PR status: The residency obligation traps that catch new permanent residents

Canadian permanent residents can lose their PR status for simple misunderstandings of their residency obligations. Most permanent residents are aware that they can lose permanent resident (PR) status if they fail to meet the requirement of spending two out of five

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