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 Immigration: Lower Scores for Skilled Worker Residency
Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the Skilled Workers’ Permanent Residency Program, lowering the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirements. Recent draws required scores as low as 663,…
Canada Penalizes Employers for Temporary Foreign Worker Violations
In 2023, Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) issued $2.1 million in penalties to non-compliant employers, a 36%…
Rising Numbers of Same-Sex Immigrant Couples in Canada
Over the past 20 years, same-sex immigrant couples in Canada soared from 900 to 20,470. They're increasingly moving…
Canada Bans Border Applications for Post-Graduation Work Permits
Canada has banned post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applications at the border to curb "flagpoling," which strains resources. This…
Canada Considers Buying Hotels to Tackle Refugee Crisis
Canada is addressing the refugee housing crisis by purchasing hotels and converting them into housing centers, supported by…
Chaos in P.E.I: Immigrants Flee as Minister Stubbornly Holds Firm on Policy!
P.E.I. has changed its immigration policies, reducing permanent residency opportunities for sales and service industry workers. This has…
Permanent Residence Not Guaranteed for International Students Canada
Permanent residence (PR) in Canada is not guaranteed for international students despite several pathways. Graduates need Canadian work…
Two Canadian Cities Among the World’s Most Livable in 2024
The 2024 Global Livability Ranking by EIU assesses cities on stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.…
Quebec Reduces Family Reunification Applications
Quebec will limit family reunification applications to 13,000 over two years, down from over 16,500 in 2022. This…
Canada Border Services Trains BI Agents in Impostor Detection
Canada Border Services trained 36 Filipino immigration officers in impostor detection in Davao City. The training, led by…