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 Integration
Canada’s Government Urges Colleges to Recruit Students Beyond India
Canada's government is urging higher education institutions to diversify international student recruitment beyond India. New policies include study permit caps, financial requirements, and adjustments favoring graduate students. These aim to…
Ukrainian Newcomers in Canada Face Hurdles with Passports, Visa Deadlines
Ukrainian newcomers in Canada face challenges renewing passports as CUAET visas near expiration. The Canadian government offers permit…
Canada Extends Temporary Resident Permits for Trafficking, Violence Victims
Canada's IRCC has extended Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) for human trafficking and family violence victims to one year,…
Canada Offers Multiple Pathways for H-1B Visa Holders Seeking to Relocate
H-1B visa holders in the U.S. have several pathways to move to Canada, including the Express Entry System,…
Delta Flight 4819 Crash Lands in Toronto, Flips and Breaks Apart
On February 17, 2025, Delta flight 4819 crash-landed at Toronto Pearson Airport, flipping upside down with its wings…
Visa Denial Sparks Rift as General Christopher Musa, Nigerian Officials Speak Out
Canada's denial of visas to Nigerian military officials, including General Christopher Musa, has sparked diplomatic tensions. Scheduled for…
Freeland Links Immigration to Housing Supply in Plan to Cut Building Costs
Chrystia Freeland's housing plan links immigration to housing supply, aiming to stabilize affordability, and proposes cutting development charges,…
Tennessee Tourism Feels Strain as US-Canada Relations Decline
Declining US-Canada relations hurt tourism in Tennessee and US-wide, reducing Canadian visitors and impacting hotels, attractions, and local…
Canada Expands Authority to Cancel Temporary Resident Documents at Border
Canada's IRCC introduced new regulations on January 31, 2025, granting border officers expanded authority to cancel temporary residence…
Canada Immigration Rules Change: Officers Can Now Cancel Visas, Permits
Canada's updated immigration rules, effective January 2025, grant officers enhanced powers to revoke visas and permits, adding stricter…