August 2026 – Page 5 – skg immigration

Your proof of Canadian citizenship wait time just got a lot longer. Is there anything you can do about it?

Marie started gathering documents for her citizenship by descent application back in January 2026. Her great-grandmother was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and left for Massachusetts in 1922. At the time, the Canadian government’s processing tool showed a 10-month wait. Marie finally

Canada publishes revised distribution of candidate scores within the Express Entry pool

The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3–August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351–400 and 501–600 score bands, according to the latest figures published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Despite the contraction in

Canada invites provincial nominees 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 442 ITAs in a draw for candidates who hold a provincial nomination. To be considered in this draw, candidates

Your citizenship by descent claim needs proof your ancestor was naturalized. This free list may hold it

You know your great-grandfather came to Canada from somewhere in Eastern Europe. You know he naturalized and became Canadian because your grandmother said so. What you do not have is his naturalization certificate. IRCC asks for proof of citizenship for every

Manitoba invites skilled workers recruited through targeted initiatives to apply for provincial nomination

On August 13, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 53 invitations to apply through both pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. The province targeted candidates who’d been directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility

You don’t need French to read the Quebec baptism record behind your citizenship claim

At first glance, a Quebec parish baptism record—one of the most important documents (where needed) for a citizenship by descent claim—looks like an impenetrable wall of 19th-century French cursive. However, underneath the handwriting sits a form with a determined structure. Priests

Newfoundland and Labrador invites 208 candidates in provincial immigration draw

On August 10, Newfoundland and Labrador held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration. Invitations were issued to candidates through two programs: the Newfoundland Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess

Generation zero: your ancestor didn’t have to be born in Canada to pass on Canadian citizenship

Many people researching their family history assume there’s only one way to have a Canadian ancestor: that at some point, someone in their lineage must have been born in Canada. But that assumption would be incorrect. Several other routes may provide

Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations

Between August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued across five selection rounds, and targeted individuals across a variety of in-demand sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and tech. Assess

British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway

British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative (TRHSI) to midnight on October 7, 2026. Registration for the TRHSI, which provides a pathway to permanent residence (PR) for cleaners and security staff employed by a

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