Canada
Express Entry scores, PNP draws, study permit changes, and IRCC processing updates for Canadian immigration. Covers PR pathways, LMIA requirements, and provincial nominee programs across all provinces.
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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 Invites 4,000 Foreign Workers to Apply for Permanent Residency
Canada’s IRCC invited 4,000 healthcare workers for permanent residency in July 2025 via Express Entry. New immigration goals lower residency targets through 2027, prioritizing in-Canada applicants and reducing Provincial Nominee…
IRCC Backlog Rises Again Despite Improved Study Permit Processing
Canada’s IRCC backlog grows in 2025, delaying permanent residence, work, visitor, and study permit processing. Study permits are…
Parents with Open Work Permits Threaten Quebec Lawsuit Over Daycare Access
Starting July 24, 2025, Quebec excludes children of parents with open work permits from subsidized daycare. Families threaten…
Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Workers for PR
Canada’s July 2025 Express Entry draw invited 4,000 healthcare and social workers with a lower CRS threshold of…
Border Officials Now Offer Migrant Teens Voluntary Return Option
Since July 2025, migrant teens at the U.S. border can choose voluntary return without court hearings. The DHS…
IRCC Conducts New Express Entry Draw Targeting Provincial Nominee Program
IRCC’s July 21, 2025 PNP Express Entry draw had a CRS cutoff of 788, issuing 202 ITAs. Provincial…
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Employers’ Tax and Payroll Duties
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently alters tax withholding, benefits deductions, and energy credits. Employers must…
Canada’s Auditor General Reviews Study Permit Caps and Non-Permanent Residents
Canada's Auditor General reports study permit caps worked faster than expected but warns of major gaps in fraud…
Loose Ends Singer Jane Eugene Detained by ICE, Facing Deportation
British singer Jane Eugene faces deportation after a 26-year visa overstay. Her case involves Section 245(i), allowing certain…
Asylum Consultation Period Extended Following Email Communication Issues
US and UK asylum authorities extended deadlines after mistaken emails caused wrongful removal notices. The UK's ICIBI launched…