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
Advocates Warn 1,000 Somalis May Move to Manitoba as US Border Crisis Triggers TPS Extension
Somali arrivals in Manitoba surge as U.S. Temporary Protected Status expires, forcing families into dangerous border crossings toward Winnipeg.
US, UK, Canada, EU Raise Visa Fees in 2026, Tighten Entry Rules for H-1B Form I-129
Global visa fees rise and screening tightens in 2026 as the U.S., UK, Canada, and EU implement new…
Canada Raises 2026 PR Fees, Reshaping Immigration for Permanent Residents
Canada's IRCC will increase permanent residence fees on April 30, 2026, following a biennial inflation-linked adjustment affecting all…
Canada Raises Right of Permanent Residence Fee as PR Costs Climb in 2026
Canada's IRCC will increase permanent residence fees across all categories starting April 30, 2026, to fund system modernization…
Canada Strengthens Border Crime Fight with Strong Borders Act, CBSA Powers, Coast Guard
Canada's Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2) seeks to expand CBSA and Coast Guard powers to fight fentanyl and…
U.S. Border Officers Use Device Searches to Screen Canadian Travelers’ Admissibility
Canada warns travelers that U.S. border agents can search phones and tablets in 2026; travelers should minimize data…
New Brunswick Business Leaders Warn Federal Immigration Cuts Threaten Growth
New Brunswick leaders warn federal immigration cuts threaten growth, while U.S. employers face new H-1B filing requirements and…
Auditor General of Canada Flags 98% Student Direct Stream Approvals at IRCC
Auditor General Karen Hogan faults Canada for approving 98% of Indian student visas in 2024 despite known fraud…
Not Selected in H-1B? Canada PR via Express Entry Still Demands Strong Credentials
USCIS to finish FY 2027 H-1B selections by March 31, 2026. Employers must file petitions by June 30.…
Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, Gets Royal Assent
Canada enacts Bill C-12, imposing strict new asylum deadlines and expanding executive powers over visas despite warnings from…