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
IRCC Extends Open Work Permit Validity for TR to PR to Dec 31, 2026
IRCC extended open work permits for 2021 TR to PR applicants and eligible family members through December 31, 2026, effective October 6, 2025. The extension prevents annual renewals and status…
New Express Entry Scam Distorting Canada’s Immigration System
Fraud rings are selling fake TEF/TCF French results to boost CRS scores for Express Entry in 2025. IRCC…
Can the U.S. Replace H-1B with a Canada-Style Points System?
A proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee has renewed calls to replace or reform the H-1B lottery with a…
Bill C-3 Tightens Residency, Language Rules for Descent Citizenship
Bill C-3 (2025) removes the first-generation cap and lets citizenship pass beyond one generation if a Canadian parent…
New Scams Target Canadian Job Hunters: Trends, Tactics, and Safeguards
Job scams surged in Canada into 2025, with CAFC reporting $49M lost in 2024 and $22.7M in Q1…
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Sees Modest Passenger Decline in 2025
September 2025 passenger traffic at Sault Ste. Marie Airport fell 1.8% to 12,850; August down 5.9%. Year-to-date total…
Backlash Over Sudbury Turban Shop and the ‘New India’ Phrase
A Sudbury turban shop's opening sparked viral online backlash using the phrase “before Canada becomes new India,” though…
Canada Refuses PR Claims Lacking Salary Proof, Cash Involved
IRCC is refusing permanent residency applications that lack verifiable salary evidence, especially where pay was in cash. Applicants…
Conservatives Push to Restrict Birthright Citizenship in Canada
Conservatives sought to limit birthright citizenship to children with a parent who is citizen, permanent resident, or protected…
Canada Rejected 160 Hong Kong Work Permits for False Claims (2021-24)
Canadian authorities rejected about 160 Hong Kong-related work-permit applications (2021–2024) for false academic claims. New checks include plagiarism…