Canada Changes Its Asylum Claim Submission Process on November 3, 2026
Canada will introduce a new online Refugee Claim Application on November 3, 2026. Applicants with unfinished files must review saved answers and complete...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow did Canada's immigration policies change in 2023 and beyond?
By 2023, the focus shifted towards bringing in skilled workers for high-demand sectors like health care and technology, with a reduced emphasis on asylum claims as part of Canada’s broader immigration goals.
Read: Canada Rejects Over 13,000 Nigerian Refugee Claims in 11 YearsWhat changes are happening in Canadian immigration policy as of 2025?
As of 2025, over 40% of new permanent residents will be selected from temporary residents already living in Canada, and there are new pilot programs targeting specific labor market needs.
Read: Canada sets new immigration targets as US follows different pathWhat new immigration policies did Canada implement in early 2025?
Canada allowed immigration officers to revoke temporary documents under certain conditions and ended the default of 10-year multiple-entry visas.
Read: Visa Denial Sparks Rift as General Christopher Musa, Nigerian Officials Speak OutHow has Canada’s immigration plan changed for 2025-2027?
Canada has decreased permanent resident targets from 464,265 individuals in 2024 to 395,000 in 2025, with additional reductions planned for 2026 and 2027.
Read: Why Are Canadians Leaving? Nearly 50% Flee from One ProvinceWhat changes did Canada make to its temporary resident visa and permit cancellation rules in 2025?
Canada enacted new rules on January 31, 2025, granting IRCC and border officers authority to cancel temporary resident documents for various reasons including inadmissibility, overstaying risks, administrative errors, or changes like permanent residency or lost documents.
Read: Canada Updates Rules to Cancel Temporary Resident Visas and Permits
Canada’s 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Expected by November 2026
Canada is expected to release its 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan in early November. It will set permanent- and…
Canadian-Born Dentist Taken Into ICE Custody at Green Card Interview, Wife Says
William Lizardo, a Canadian-born dentist, was detained by ICE during a Minneapolis green card interview, according to his…
ATC Halts Air Canada Express Jet as Southwest 737 Lands at St. Louis Lambert
Air traffic controllers canceled an Air Canada Express jet’s takeoff clearance at St. Louis Lambert as a Southwest…
Air Canada Adds a Nonrefundable $30 Fee for Flights Booked by Phone
Air Canada charges CA$30, plus applicable taxes, per passenger for new phone bookings made through an agent. The…
Canada Adds Express Entry Points for High-Wage Occupation Immigrants with Canadian Work Experience
Canada will add wage-based Express Entry points on November 3, 2026, for qualifying Canadian work experience and job…
Canada Visitor Visa Letter of Explanation: Sample and Tips
IRCC has no template for a visitor visa letter of explanation. Here is what to cover, where to…
Work Permit Freeze Expands to 6 More Markets Amid Low-Wage LMIA, TFW Program Overhaul
Canada expanded its low-wage work permit freeze to six more cities, raising the restricted total to 30. The…
Labour Market Impact Assessments: Fewer Canadian Cities Eligible from October 9 Under Unemployment-Based Refusal List
Canada’s low-wage LMIA refusal list now covers 30 census metropolitan areas for applications submitted October 9, 2026, through…
Bill C-3 Ends First-Generation Limit, Granting Canadian Citizenship to Many Minnesotans
Bill C-3 may give some Minnesotans Canadian citizenship through a qualifying direct family line, even if they never…