Blog – Page 42 – skg immigration

Express Entry competition continues to ease

Top-scoring profiles in Canada’s Express Entry pool continue to drop to their lowest levels in recent years, as larger, consistent draws help ease overall competition among candidates. Based on recent pool composition data and the run of draws that have taken

Britney Spears could be denied entry to Canada

Pop singer Britney Spears may not be allowed to enter Canada. Spears could be criminally inadmissible, following her arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4, 2026. Anyone with a DUI—excepting Canadian citizens—could be denied entry to Canada,

Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience. To be considered in

The sectors and occupations Nova Scotia is prioritizing for permanent residence under rural federal pilot

Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait—is prioritizing an additional sector

BREAKING: Canada revitalizes measures for Iranians to obtain work permit extensions

As of March 1, 2026, Canada has changed and extended its special measures for Iranian nationals in the country—now limited to certain work permit holders—through March 31, 2027 Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Under the newest iteration of these work

Canada to appoint new deputy minister of immigration

On March 4, 2026, the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of a new deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, to “take effect in the coming weeks.” Ted Gallivan, who currently serves as interim deputy national security

Start date announced for long-awaited ‘money back’ guarantee on Canadian passport applications

Beginning April 1, 2026, Canadian citizens can expect to have their passport applications processed within 30 business days, or receive their passport for free. Individuals who do not have their applications processed within this time frame will be issued a full

Over 5,000 Express Entry candidates invited at lowest cut-off score in the past year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to

Millions of Americans can get Canadian passports under new law

Millions of citizens of the United States are now eligible to claim dual citizenship with Canada, and can thereby obtain Canadian passports. Schedule a Free Dual Citizenship Consultation Under the latest Canadian citizenship law, people with Canadian ancestry have automatically become

How a one-year diploma can transform your CRS score

Pursuing a one-year diploma, in Canada or abroad, can significantly increase your chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. Particularly when combined with language results and/or Canadian work experience, a one-year diploma can make you

Free +1(905) 480 0000

Our Blog