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
Express Entry healthcare professions draw grants 500 Invitations to Apply
The May 2, 2025 Express Entry healthcare draw invited 500 candidates with a record 510 CRS cutoff, emphasizing Canada’s urgent need for skilled healthcare and social services workers amid expanded…
Canada issues 31% fewer study permits to Indian students in 2025
In 2025, Canada enforced a 10% lower cap on international study permits, reducing Indian student approvals by 31%.…
Permanent Residency targets in Canada lowered for 2025
Canada’s 2025 immigration changes reduce PR targets to 395,000, prioritize those already in Canada, and introduce new pilots…
Cameron Dylan McDougall admits to assaulting TSA officers in Miami
Canadian Cameron Dylan McDougall admitted guilt for assaulting TSA staff at Miami Airport. Sentencing is May 30, with…
IRCC raises Francophone immigration priority despite overall cuts
Canada’s revised immigration policy now targets an increasing proportion of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec, with rising annual quotas…
Harvard grad warns foreign students of declining job prospects abroad
Stricter 2025 immigration rules in the US, UK, and Canada make jobs for foreign graduates much harder to…
Domestic travel in Canada rises as summer 2025 plans shift north
Canada’s tourism sector is booming for summer 2025 as domestic travel jumps. Tough U.S. policies, border hassles, and…
Canada extends deadline for judicial review of immigration applications
The Federal Court of Canada now allows applicants 45 more days to file for judicial review of negative…
Air Canada flight attendants may strike in 2025 after talks stall
With Air Canada’s contract talks deadlocked and a strike now possible by August 2025, travelers and migrants could…
Maverick Aviation acquires Maxcraft Avionics in key Canada expansion
Maverick Aviation’s acquisition of Maxcraft Avionics in May 2025 enhances Canada’s aviation industry by increasing technical capacity, expanding…