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
Lowell Menorca and mother remain protected refugees in Canada
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Indian students see sharp drop in Canada study permits approved
The Canadian government cut study permits for Indian students by 31% in Q1 2025 and raised financial proof…
Salmon Arm worker alleges abuse under Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Khurana’s allegations under the RNIP reveal serious rights violations against migrant workers in Salmon Arm. Legal rulings favor…
Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes raise questions on jobs, housing
Canada reduces Temporary Foreign Worker entries to 82,000 by 2025, responding to high youth unemployment and housing shortages.…
Komagata Maru: Canadian Prime Minister marks 1914 incident anniversary
In 1914, 376 Indian immigrants aboard Komagata Maru were denied entry to Canada. In 2025, PM Carney renewed…
Rob Worsoff denies reality show would exploit U.S. migrants
Rob Worsoff’s May 2025 pitch of The American to DHS presents a cultural challenge reality show for U.S.…
Canada slashes Immigration Programs, halves Provincial Nominee quotas
From 2025, Canada cuts immigration targets drastically, reducing permanent residents and Provincial Nominee Program quotas. Express Entry favors…
Sixties Scoop survivor James Mast held in U.S. immigration custody
Sixties Scoop survivor James Mast has been detained in U.S. immigration custody since April 2025. His unlawful re-entry…
Carney unveils unified mandate letter with immigration priorities at core
Canada’s 2025–2027 immigration plan under Prime Minister Carney reduces permanent resident targets, caps temporary residents, reforms Express Entry,…
Air India launches limited-time sale on Canada to India flights
Air India’s sale offers Canada to India round-trip fares starting at CAD 960 economy and CAD 2,885 business…