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 IntegrationQuebec Enacts Law Requiring Immigrants to Embrace Shared Provincial Values
Quebec enacts a 2025 law mandating immigrants accept core provincial values like secularism and gender equality. The CAQ government enforces these through funding controls. Critics raise rights concerns as legal…
Canada Extends Policy Allowing Job Changes for Foreign Workers
Canada’s May 2025 policy extension allows foreign workers on closed permits to start new jobs with interim IRCC…
How to Apply for Canada PR While on H-1B Visa in USA: Step-by-Step Guide
This definitive guide offers H-1B visa holders in the USA a clear, actionable pathway to Canadian permanent residency…
Canada Approves Over 834,000 Temporary Resident Applications in Q1 2025
Canada hit a record 834,010 temporary resident approvals in Q1 2025 but plans reduced targets for 2025–2027. New…
N.W.T. Minister to Discuss Nominee Program Changes with Federal Government
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program in 2025 faces cuts to 150 spots, random selection, and tighter rules. Minister…
Judge Orders Deportation of Nigerian Man Married to Elderly Canadian Woman
A Nigerian man was deported for marrying a Canadian woman 50 years older in a fraudulent union detected…
Canadian Bar Association Proposes 100 Reforms to Immigration Laws
The Canadian Bar Association urges Canada to update its immigration laws with 100 recommendations addressing transparency, outdated rules,…
Canada to Cut 800 Passport Office Jobs by June 2025
By June 2025, Service Canada will cut 800 temporary passport jobs following decreased demand. Unions warn this will…
Air Canada Pilot Blames Air Traffic Controller Shortage During Flight Delay
Canada faces a serious air traffic controller shortage causing flight delays and cancellations, highlighted by a May 24,…
Air Canada Cuts Winter US Flights Amid Lower Canadian Travel Demand
Air Canada cuts over 20 Canada-US routes by Winter 2025-26 as demand drops 70%, citing political tensions and…