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 IntegrationChoosing the Right NOC Code: Key Factors for Express Entry Success
Your Express Entry success depends on selecting a NOC that truly matches your duties and is within TEER 0–3. Use the same code across all documents. A wrong code can…
Canada Launches Digital Visa System, Morocco Selected as First Pilot
On Nov. 27, 2025 Canada started a digital visa pilot with Morocco. Selected Moroccan visitor-visa holders receive electronic…
Canada’s 2026 International Student Cap: New Study Permit Allocations
For 2026, Canada caps new study permit application spaces at 309,670 and projects 408,000 permits issued including extensions.…
Canada Lifts Visa for Qataris; eTA Now Required for Air Travel
On Nov. 25, 2025, Canada replaced visitor visas for Qatari citizens with an eTA for air travelers, speeding…
IndUS Canada Forum Urges Dual Citizenship for Overseas Indians
IndUS Canada Forum urged New Delhi to adopt dual citizenship for overseas Indians, citing over eight million people…
IRCC Study Permit Transition: Flexibility for Students Shifting Levels
IRCC’s updated policy (2025) permits students moving from secondary to post‑secondary study to begin classes while their permit…
Canada Boosts Francophone Communities to Attract Global Talent
Canada’s 2025 strategy boosts Francophone Immigration with $9.3 million federally and $3 million provincially, targeting 10% francophone permanent…
Canadian Federal Court Upholds Immigration Bar for IRGC Conscripts under IRPA.
A federal judge affirmed that two years of IRGC conscription makes an Iranian asylum seeker inadmissible under IRPA…
Canada, UK and Australia Unite to Fight Visa Fraud
During International Fraud Awareness Week, Canada, the UK and Australia launched #FightingVisaFraud after a 32% rise in Southeast…
Canada Expands Citizenship Rules for Indian Diaspora to Children Abroad
Canada’s Bill C-3 removes the first-generation cut-off and uses a 1,095-day substantial-connection test to allow many parents born…