Americans Seek Canadian Citizenship Certificates by Descent Amid Bill C-3 Surge: IRCC Data
Americans are flooding Canada’s proof-of-citizenship system as a rule change opens ancestry claims beyond the first generation, pushing the wait for certificates to 25 months. Immigration, Refugees and…
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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 ProvinceHow does Canada's study permit application process change according to VisaVerge's article for 2025-2030?
Canada now requires a provincial or territorial attestation letter for most study permit applicants, and the updated allocation framework covers approximately 309,670 applications.
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Florida Tourism Slips Again, Hurt by Steep Fall in Canadian Travelers
Florida tourism slipped again in 2026, with Canadian visitors showing the biggest decline. Q2 arrivals from Canada fell…
Canada Eases Rules for Construction Employers Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
Canada now lets qualifying construction sites with fewer than 10 employees use site-based TFWP limits. The 20% cap…
Canada Welcomes 162,020 New Citizens in First Half of 2026, Citizenship Backlog Remains Large
IRCC counted 162,020 new citizens from January to June 2026, but the citizenship backlog stayed large at 326,190…
Ground Marshaller Critical After Being Struck by Airbus A350-900 on French Bee Flight BF5761
A ground marshaller suffered critical injuries when a French Bee aircraft backed into the worker at Montreal-Pierre Elliott…
As US Tightens Enforcement, More Asylum Seekers Turn to Canada but Ottawa Closes Doors
Canada sees a 60% drop in asylum processing in 2026 as Bill C-12 and the Safe Third Country…
Canada Warns International Students on 24-Hour Work Limit Breaches
IRCC warns international students that working over 24 hours off-campus weekly in 2026 can lead to deportation and…
Quesnel Regional Airport Runway Closed Following Aircraft Landing Incident
Quesnel Regional Airport reopened Friday, August 21, 2026, after a small plane landing incident caused a temporary runway…
Montreal Resident Facing Immigration Fraud Charges May Have Fled the Country
CBSA charged Montreal resident Abul Kasim with five offences in an alleged immigration fraud scheme involving false visa…
2026 Sets Record as Biggest Year in Express Entry History with More Itas and PNP Draws
Canada's Express Entry sets a new record with 114,865 invitations issued by August 2026, focusing on Canadian work…