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 IntegrationPunjab Mother-Daughter Duo Arrested in Canada Marriage Scam Targeting Men
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Portugal Golden Visa Processing Times Reach Record 39.6 Months in 2025
Portugal Golden Visa experiences record delays with a backlog of up to 39.6 months and digital-only applications. Saint…
Caribbean Airlines Launches New Flights to Dominica from San Juan and Toronto
Starting August 2025, Caribbean Airlines introduces non-stop San Juan–Dominica flights and boosts Toronto–Dominica frequencies. This fills the service…
2024 OINP Data Reveals Major Shift in Ontario Immigration Trends
The 2025 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program halves its nomination quota to 10,750, focusing on nine high-demand sectors, mainly…
Panjab University Retains Broad NRI Eligibility for 2025-26 Admissions
Panjab University’s 2025-26 NRI admission policy remains unchanged, despite Supreme Court scrutiny. Applicants qualifying with broad relative ties…
IRCC Processing Times July 2025: Updates and Comparison to 2024
In July 2025, IRCC maintains stable citizenship processing and quick visitor visas. Skilled worker PR is timely, but…
Canada to Allow Thousands of Immigrants to Sponsor Parents, Grandparents
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program will send 17,860 invitations from July 28, 2025, to applicants from 2020. The…
Great Lakes Immigration Sting Impacts Multiple Cruise Ships in July 2025
The July 2025 Great Lakes immigration sting involved CBP detaining 16 crew members holding valid C1/D visas. Cruise…
Appeals Court Intervenes as Afghan TPS Protections Near Expiration
TPS protection for Afghan nationals ends July 14, 2025, requiring holders to find alternative immigration status. Employment authorization…
Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua Lose Temporary Protected Status. What Now?
The U.S. ends TPS for Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua in 2026, removing work permits and protection for thousands…