June 2026 – Page 2 – skg immigration

Mortgages and Home Financing Explained for Newcomers to Canada

For many newcomers, buying a home in Canada may come with a lot of questions especially when it comes to mortgages. Understanding how mortgages work, the different options available and what lenders may look for can help you feel more prepared

BREAKING: Ontario launches three new pathways to permanent residence

Ontario has launched the first set of pathways to permanent residence as part of its overhaul of its provincial immigration program. According to an announcement published on its webpage, on June 26, 2026, Ontario dropped regulatory amendments detailing how foreign nationals

6 document myths that could get your Canadian citizenship by descent application rejected

Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. If you think you’re eligible, there are some things you need to know before you apply. Document collection for proof of citizenship is often the hardest and most time-consuming part of

IRCC issues invitations to healthcare and social services workers in Express Entry 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 Healthcare and Social Services candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Canada releases latest LMIA processing times

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s latest processing time update for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) shows significant movement. While LMIA wait times increased for nearly all streams under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the permanent resident (PR) stream saw

Processing time for in-Canada work permits falls to lowest this year

On June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing significant improvements—particularly for work permit applicants. The most notable improvements since June 17 are as follows: Work permits: record low for in-Canada work permits (144 days)

Canada issues physicians invitations to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 271 ITAs in a draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates

Canada subjects immigration language tests to greater scrutiny

New instructions to immigration officers have put them on the lookout for fraudulent language test results. The updated instructions to officers, published online on June 23, 2026, require that officers cross-reference the applicant’s photographs to validate language test results. Book an

BREAKING: Canada freezes all new citizenship by descent approvals, reviews certificates already granted

On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has paused all new citizenship by descent approvals and is reviewing the files of people who have already been granted citizenship. “Those that are deemed to be okay are being

The Canadian citizenship rule most queer families don’t know exists

When the envelope from Nova Scotia landed in her Sacramento mailbox this spring, Maya* almost didn’t open it. She was convinced it would be a rejection. Inside was a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate. It had her four-year-old daughter’s name on

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