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
Can Canadian Snowbirds Stay Longer in the U.S.? Visa Act and B-2 Rules
Canadian snowbirds must stick to the 182-day U.S. stay limit in 2026 as the Snowbird Visa Act remains stalled, risking tax and immigration issues if exceeded.
Conestoga College international recruitment drops sharply after policy change
Conestoga College’s international student enrollment drops over 50%—not 95%—to 4,600 for Fall 2024, following Canada’s permit cap. Rumors…
Canada’s unemployment rate hits highest point since 2017
In April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate hit 6.9%, led by 31,000 lost manufacturing jobs, especially in Ontario. U.S.…
Ukrainian couple say lawyer vanished after taking $3,000 in Canada
A Ukrainian couple’s $3,000 loss to a disappearing Canadian immigration lawyer highlights fraud risks for newcomers. Verifying credentials,…
IRCC lets IEC participants get work permits mailed within Canada
IRCC’s new rule allows International Experience Canada participants to receive work permits by mail within Canada through December…
Canada under Mark Carney signals steady course for Immigration Levels Plan
Canada’s revised Immigration Levels Plan lowers both permanent and temporary resident numbers, prioritizing economic sectors, caregivers, and French…
Quebec sees high immigration as fertility rates hit historic low
In 2024, Quebec’s population exceeded 9.1 million, with growth now driven almost exclusively by immigrants due to record-low…
India-Pakistan tensions leave Canada’s South Asian community anxious
Renewed India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor in Kashmir alarm Canada’s South Asian community, highlighting fears for family safety,…
Qatar Airways adds more flights to Toronto and São Paulo in major boost
Qatar Airways will offer five weekly flights to Toronto from June 19, 2025, daily from October 26, and…
Quebec Border Crossing Sees Asylum Claims Double Fast
Quebec’s St-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing saw a nearly 400% asylum claim increase in April 2025, mainly from U.S. policy changes.…