CBSA Issues 111 Removal Orders Across Greater Toronto Area in Extortion Crackdown
CBSA said it removed 111 people and issued 188 removal orders in an extortion crackdown that began in western Canada and expanded to the Greater Toronto Area.
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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 ProvinceHow does Canada's study permit application process change according to VisaVerge's article for 2025-2030?
Canada now requires a provincial or territorial attestation letter for most study permit applicants, and the updated allocation framework covers approximately 309,670 applications.
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A border kiosk outage slowed arrivals at Toronto Pearson and other Canadian airports on September 12, 2026. Travelers…
Canada Reminds Temporary Workers to Follow Work Permit Conditions, Employer-Specific Work Permit, Study Permit
IRCC warned temporary workers to apply early and respect the conditions on their permits. Those who file before…
Canada Lists 3 Work Permit Requirements to Extend Your Work Permit or Change Your Work Permit Conditions
IRCC reminds workers to know their permit conditions, apply before expiry, and request changes when needed. Most extensions…
Canada Overhauls Express Entry with Digital Platform Modernization and Expression of Interest Changes
Canada is modernizing the technology behind Express Entry, but the new Expression of Interest system is not live…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seizes Waterloo Student at Ambassador Bridge Over Phone Photos
Weiheng Zeng was arrested at the Ambassador Bridge and later charged with making false statements to federal officials.…
Canada Ends Permanent Residency Exemption for Refugees with Undeclared Family
Canada ended a seven-year public policy exemption on September 10, 2026, closing a special sponsorship path for refugees…
Canada to Replace Start-Up Visa with High-Impact IRCC Route
IRCC has paused new Start-Up Visa intake, except for a limited 2025 carve-out. Existing cases continue slowly, and…
Canada Grants 6-Month Study Rights to Workers with Valid Work Permit, Study Permit Through December 31, 2027
Canada now allows eligible workers with a valid work permit to take short study programs of up to…
Essential Worker Harish Kumar’s Deportation Spurs Judicial Review Call
A Quebec family of four was deported to India after failed refugee and humanitarian applications and an unsuccessful…