May 2026 – Page 3 – skg immigration

LGBTQ Americans are getting expedited Canadian citizenship certificates

Eligible LGBTQ Americans are being fast-tracked in their applications for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates. Some are receiving citizenship certificates in as little as two weeks. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American

Canada to drop visa requirement for citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia

Qualifying citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia will be authorized for visa-free travel to Canada. Eligible citizens from both countries will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) instead of a temporary resident visa (TRV) when flying to Canada.

Canada holds second consecutive provincial nominee draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 334 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound candidates across four draws

Over the course of May 1–May 13, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four selection rounds, inviting more candidates to apply for provincial nomination. A total of 1,051 AAIP candidates received invitations, including health and tech professionals, and individuals planning

Prince Edward Island issues over 100 invitations to foreign students and workers, in fifth draw of the year

On May 21, Prince Edward Island conducted its fifth draw of the year, issuing 114 invitations to candidates working in in-demand occupations and priority sectors within the province. The draw marks the fifth consecutive month PEI has adhered to its anticipated

Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under a strategic recruitment initiative in 10th draw of the year

On May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held another selection round targeting candidates directly invited under a strategic recruitment initiative. Invitations were extended to candidates through both pathways of the MPNP’s Skilled Worker Stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced

IRCC’s latest update reveals Express Entry application backlog at all-time low

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) application backlog has continued its downward trajectory, according to newly-released figures covering the period ending March 31, 2026. An application is classified as backlogged if it has not been processed within the immigration department’s official

The top 11 mistakes that can derail a proof of Canadian citizenship application, according to a lawyer

Americans who now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent can use a checklist to avoid common mistakes that can result in the return, delay, or refusal of their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. If you’re an American born before December 15,

IRCC releases updated processing times for temporary residence applications

On May 20, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest processing time estimates for newly-submitted applications. Significant improvements to wait time can be seen across various application types, primarily for submissions from India and Pakistan, while Nigerian and U.S.

Nova Scotia launches initiative to connect Express Entry candidates with job offers

Nova Scotia has begun sending out Notices of Interest (NOIs) to Express Entry candidates, to connect them with employers in priority sectors that are experiencing labour shortages. As of the time of this time of writing, only two sectors have been

Free +1(905) 480 0000

Month: May 2026