July 2026 – Page 6 – skg immigration

Low-wage LMIA processing restrictions lifted for eight regions, including Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina

Beginning July 10, the federal government will start processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications in eight regions across Canada, including in Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina. Other regions, such as Saskatoon and Kamloops, are now no longer eligible for low-wage

Canada holds second-ever Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs in a draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Five Canadian cities take top spots in international safety rankings

The top five safest cities in North America are all located in Canada, split between Ontario and Quebec, according to Numbeo’s North America-specific city safety index. Canada’s showing remains strong across the top 10 list as well, accounting for six of

My spouse found out they’re a Canadian citizen by descent. Am I eligible for citizenship, too?

After Canada’s citizenship law changed on December 15, 2025, millions of Americans are waking up to the reality that they are also Canadian citizens. If your spouse is one of them, through their ancestry, they can apply for proof of Canadian

Ottawa reports increased non-compliance amid TFWP crackdown

A greater share of employers have been breaking the rules of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Of 1,488 compliance inspections completed from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, 12% of employers were found to be non-compliant, up from 10%

LMIA processing times climb for low-wage and high-wage streams of TFWP

Processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have increased for the high-wage and low-wage streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). On the other hand, three streams saw LMIA wait times decline—most notably the permanent resident stream, which fell

Canada invites French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

IRCC’s proof of citizenship review: what happened, what changed, and what to do if you’re impacted

Since Bill C-3 took effect in December 2025, citizenship by descent has been one of the fastest-moving stories in Canadian immigration. In June 2026, it became turbulent, when Canada’s citizenship department began reviewing certificates it had already issued. Get a Free

Wait times ease for permanent residence and citizenship applicants

Permanent residence processing times have declined by one to two months for many economic immigration and family sponsorship applicants, according to the immigration department’s July 7 processing times update. This applies to Canadian Experience Class, base Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and

Wait times rise for many temporary residence applicants, IRCC data shows

On July 7, the immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing increases across nearly every category. Wait times for work permit applicants from Pakistan and Nigeria both lengthened, with Nigeria recording the sharpest increase at three weeks.

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