CANADA IMMIGRATION
Federal and provincial immigration programs for Canada — Express Entry, PNP, Atlantic Immigration, and Rural and Northern pathways. CRS score analysis, NOC codes, and settlement resources for newcomers.
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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 OutWhat 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 IntegrationHow 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.
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Canada Enforces 365-Day Work Rule for Maintained Status with WP-EXT Interim Letters
IRCC extends WP-EXT work-authorization letters to 365 days, allowing foreign workers on maintained status to continue working for one year during processing.
British Columbia Invites 150 Skilled Workers in Latest BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw
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Manitoba Loosens Temporary Foreign Worker Rules for Rural Jobs Outside Winnipeg CMA
Manitoba eases TFWP rules for rural and northern employers, raising the low-wage cap to 15% until March 2027,…
Newfoundland and Labrador Holds Third 2026 Nominee Draw with Enhanced Expression of Interest
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 210 immigration invitations on April 13, 2026, targeting skilled workers to meet provincial labour…
Kazakhstan Eases Visa Processing for Foreign Workers in High-Demand Sectors
Kazakhstan streamlines visas for IT and healthcare specialists in 2026 while maintaining strict local hiring quotas and labor…
Canada to Scrap 3 Skilled Worker Routes, Replace with Single Express Entry Class
Canada proposes merging Express Entry streams into one high-skilled class by 2026 to simplify immigration and target priority…
Georgia Launches Digital Nomad Visa, Easing Work Permits for Remote Workers
Georgia's new 2026 labor rules require remote workers to obtain work permits, despite the lack of a dedicated…