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 IntegrationIndia Summons Canadian Charge d’Affaires Amid Diplomatic Crisis
India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned Canada's Charge d'Affaires amid escalating tensions, following Canada's allegations linking India to the murder of a separatist. India withdrew its diplomats, citing safety concerns.…
Canada Invites Permanent Residency Applications via Canadian Experience Class
Canada invites skilled workers with at least one year of Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residency…
Punjabi Students Protest in Canada Over PGWP Extension
Punjabi students in Canada are protesting immigration policy changes that threaten their Post-Graduate Work Permits and potential deportation.…
Atlantic Immigration Program: Fast Track to Canadian Residency
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) streamlines Canadian permanent residency for skilled workers and graduates in Atlantic provinces, addressing…
Visa Hurdles for Mexican Students Re-Entering Canada
Recent Canadian immigration policy changes impose new visa requirements on Mexican citizens, disrupting educational plans for Mexican students…
Canada Extends Streamlined Medical Exam Process for Immigrants
Canada's extension of the streamlined medical exam process for immigrants, lasting until 2029, aims to reduce immigration processing…
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026: Key Impacts and Challenges
Canada's Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 targets welcoming 485,000 new residents in 2024 and 500,000 annually in 2025…
Labour Market Impact Assessment Processing Times Explained
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing is influenced by bureaucratic procedures, economic demands, and immigration policies. Recent…
Quebec Government Caps Skilled Worker Immigration Program
Quebec has capped immigrant numbers through the Regular Skilled Worker Program, emphasizing French language proficiency for economic immigrants…
Canada PGWP Changes 2024: Key Updates & Eligibility
Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program changes, effective November 1, 2024, aim to align international student work opportunities…