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
Harvard and Toronto Universities Collaborate to Support International Students Amid Visa Blockade
Harvard and Toronto created a contingency plan enabling international Harvard Kennedy School students to study in Canada due to Trump visa bans. Students must act quickly for Canadian permits. The…
Air Canada Cancels Another U.S. Flight for Winter 2025–26
Air Canada cuts six U.S. routes for Winter 2025–26 amid falling demand and competition. Canadians face fewer direct…
Air Canada Launches New Summer Route Between Montréal and Edinburgh
Launching June 26, 2025, Air Canada’s Montréal–Edinburgh nonstop flights operate three times weekly using Boeing 737 MAX 8…
Canada Removes 178 Programs from Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligibility
Canada updates PGWP eligibility by removing 178 non-degree programs and adding 119 new ones focused on labor shortages.…
Family Fighting Deportation to Italy Granted New Chance to Stay in Canada
A Canadian judge halted a family’s deportation to Italy after procedural errors. The family’s case is reassessed by…
Top U.S. Academics Relocate to Toronto Amid Trump’s College Threats
Visa restrictions under Trump prompted American academics to move to Canada, with Toronto as a key destination. The…
Brijesh Mishra Arrested for Forging Canadian College Letters for Punjabi Students
On June 24, 2025, Brijesh Mishra was arrested for a fake Canadian college offer letter scam affecting 700…
British Columbia Releases 2024 Annual Report on Provincial Nominee Program
The BC PNP faces a federal reduction to 4,000 nominations in 2025, resuming draws in May focusing on…
Supreme Court of Canada Allows Woman to Appeal Immigration Decision
Canada’s Supreme Court ruled that removal orders can be immediately appealed and deadlines are flexible. This decision allows…
Canada Updates Key Post-Graduation Work Permit Course Requirements
Effective June 25, 2025, Canada narrows PGWP eligibility for non-degree programs to fields linked with labor shortages. Students…