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 Reports 239 Visa Cancellations Over Iran Regime Links, IRCC Says
Canada cancels 239 visas tied to the Iranian regime while maintaining support for ordinary Iranian nationals through targeted enforcement and work permit...
IRCC Portal Outage Triggers 48-Hour Extension for Time-Sensitive Immigration Filings
IRCC grants automatic 48-hour extensions after a 9-hour portal outage in March 2026; U.S. immigration filings continue despite…
Bill C‑12 Receives Royal Assent, Tightening Canada’s Asylum Rules
Canada enacts Bill C-12, tightening asylum eligibility with retroactive rules and granting Cabinet new powers to suspend groups…
Bill C‑12 Moves Toward Royal Assent with New Asylum Ineligibility Rules
Canada’s Bill C-12 introduces retroactive asylum ineligibility and a one-year filing limit, potentially terminating claims before they reach…
Canada Audit Flags Over 153,000 Students, 2,000 Cases Annually, 800 Study Permits
A Canadian audit finds IRCC lacks capacity to investigate 153,000 flagged students, with 800 confirmed fraud cases receiving…
Organized Crime, Student Visa Program and Extortion Shootings Fuel Canada Crisis
Organized crime is exploiting Canada's student visa program to recruit vulnerable students into extortion squads, prompting calls for…
British Columbia PNP Draws Invite Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs
BC PNP 2026 shifts to a high-impact model with fewer spots, higher fees, and a focus on high-wage…
Air Canada Express CRJ-900LR Collides with Port Authority Fire Truck at Laguardia Airport, 2 Dead
Two pilots died after an Air Canada Express flight hit a fire truck at LaGuardia. 13 others were…
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Gateway Keeps NCA Certificate Path for Lawyers
A guide for foreign lawyers on Canada's licensing process, covering NCA credential assessment and the shift toward skills-based…
Alberta Invites Rural Renewal Stream, Accelerated Tech Pathway, Health Candidates in Draws
Alberta's 2026 AAIP draws prioritize health care, tech, and rural workers, with thousands of invitations issued and 2,700…