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 IntegrationExpress Entry IRCC Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years
Canada and the U.S. are grappling with rising immigration backlogs. IRCC reported a 32% backlog in Express Entry, while the U.S. introduced a pause on immigrant visas for 75 countries…
Ottawa Stabbing Survivor’s Father and Brother Get Permanent Residency
The father and brother of Ottawa mass stabbing survivor Dhanushka Wickramasinghe have been granted permanent residency in Canada.…
Yukon Nominee Program Sets 282 Allocations for 2026, Prioritizes Healthcare
The Yukon Nominee Program has announced 282 nomination spots for 2026. Prioritizing healthcare and rural development, the program…
H-1B Rule Takes Effect Feb. 27 as FedEx CEO Says “We Are A Meritocracy”
Starting February 2026, the H-1B visa process will shift to a wage-weighted selection system, replacing the traditional random…
Breaking: Canada Adds 5,000 PR Selection Spaces for French-Speaking Immigrants
Canada has introduced 5,000 additional PR selection spaces specifically for French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec. Part of the 2026–2028…
Misdirected passengers bypass customs after Ottawa international flight
A security breach at Ottawa International Airport saw ten Air Canada passengers bypass customs after an arrival from…
Canada Sees First Decline in Foreign Workers and Students in Years
Canada's temporary resident numbers fell for the first time in years following strict new limits on study and…
Canada NRI Investment Playbook: Residency Tax and Cross-Border Planning
For NRIs moving to Canada, tax residency is defined by residential ties, not just citizenship. Once a resident,…
Emirates A380 Delayed 3 Hours on Toronto Tarmac After Snow Storm
Following significant winter disruptions at Toronto Pearson, Emirates is implementing new tarmac delay policies. Effective January 2026, these…
Indian Truck Driver Sukhdeep Singh Faces Deportation After Red Light
A traffic stop in Quartzsite, Arizona, led to the detention of Indian truck driver Sukhdeep Singh by Border…