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
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African Asylum Seekers in Toronto Face Racism and Homelessness, Report Finds
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Poilievre Advocates Very Hard Caps on Immigration for Better Integration
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New Hampshire Resident and Canadian Citizen Denied U.S. Reentry by Border Patrol
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Enacts Permanent Tax Cuts and Benefit Reforms
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Watertown Ukrainian Family’s Asylum Appeal Denied, Facing Deportation Deadline
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Marriage vs Employment-Based Green Cards: Updated 2025 US Immigration Insights
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Afghanistan TPS in 2026 and What Afghans in the U.S. Can Do
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Northwest B.C. Seeks Special Immigration Zone Amid Federal Workforce Threats
British Columbia faces major workforce gaps after its 2025 immigration nomination quota was cut by half. Northwest BC…
Canada Faces Pressure to Bar British, Irish Bands Over Controversial Acts
Following Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury controversy, Canada’s Immigration Minister has not confirmed barring them. New immigration policies…