Canada
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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 are some practical implications for newcomers under the new Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027?
The plan could make it harder for people to move to Canada, slowing family reunification and reducing opportunities for economic immigrants and international students to stay after graduation.
Read: Poilievre Advocates Very Hard Caps on Immigration for Better IntegrationCanada Sees Record Low Refugee Protection Claims as Partial Visa Rule Tightens
Canada's refugee claims hit a 2-year low in 2026, with a 63% drop in early 2026 vs 2024, driven by new visa rules and border agreement updates.
Canadian Federal Court Rejects Ghana Midfielder Thomas Partey’s Visa Appeal for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canadian court denies Thomas Partey’s World Cup visa appeal due to pending UK charges, though he remains admitted…
Canada Revokes Citizenship Certificates Linked to Falsified Genealogy Website Claims
IRCC orders surrender of Bill C-3 citizenship certificates due to reliance on genealogy sites instead of official government…
Government of Canada Suspends Citizenship Certificates Issued Under Bill C-3
IRCC suspends Bill C-3 citizenship certificates for 4,000 'Lost Canadians' in 2026, demanding original records and surrender of…
Canadian Labour Shortages Deepen as 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan Lowers Entries
Canada cuts temporary resident arrivals by 43% in 2026, sparking municipal concerns over labour shortages in healthcare and…
Manitoba Ends Graduate Internship Pathway to Residency, Impacting Skilled Indian Workers
Manitoba ended the Career Employment Pathway on June 11, 2026. Graduates now need 6 months of work experience…
Air Canada Pilot Geoffrey Wall Flies 17 Years Without Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Ex-Air Canada captain Geoffrey Wall charged with fraud after allegedly flying 900+ flights without a valid ATPL license…
Quebec Tightens CAQ for Studies Rules, Affecting International Students at MIFI
Quebec updates CAQ rules for 2026: sequential filing for families, higher financial thresholds, and a shift to 100%…
Court Moves to Declare Panchkula Couple Proclaimed Offenders in ₹2.10 Crore Canada PR Scam
Mohali court sets June 11, 2026, deadline for couple in ₹2.10cr Canada PR fraud case; failure to appear…
IRCC Reviews Express Entry French Draw #418 After Points Glitch Affects Candidates
IRCC reviews technical glitch in Express Entry Draw #418 after eligible French-language candidates were bypassed by the automated…