United States

According to a recent report by The Globe and Mail, nearly 50,000 international students were labeled as "non-compliant" during March and April 2024 by IRCC. These students, despite receiving study permits, did not enroll or attend the colleges and universities they were assigned to, making up 6.9% of the tracked international student population.

Here is how to determine if you can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Over 85% of Canadian immigrants become citizens, one of the highest rates in the world.

The benefits of Canadian citizenship include being able to live permanently in one of the world’s most peaceful and economically, socially, and politically stable societies, enjoying one of the world’s most powerful passports, and having the right to vote, among a host of other advantages.

Canada has recorded a major decline in asylum claims this year, down almost 40% compared to 2024. According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 57,440 claims were processed in the first six months of 2025, compared to over 91,000 during the same period last year.

Learn how a foreign national coming to Canada to conduct international business activities is considered a business visitor, presuming that they will not enter the Canadian labour market.

The latest Henley Passport Index has ranked the Canadian passport ninth among the world’s most powerful for 2025, allowing visa-free access to 183 destinations worldwide. The ranking compares 198 passports globally and is based on how many countries a holder can visit without a visa.

Canada is working with the United States to address challenges posed by countries that are unwilling to accept deportees. A government document obtained by Reuters reveals that both nations face similar obstacles when trying to remove inadmissible individuals, particularly due to foreign governments delaying or refusing to issue travel documents.

Over 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers have reached a preliminary deal, averting a potential strike. The workers, represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union, have been without a contract for two years. A vote to confirm the agreement will take place soon, with details to be released afterward.

The latest data released by Gallup shows Canada is the preferred destination for millions of potential newcomers.

Canada is the fourth most-accepting country in the world when it comes to immigrants, a new study by Gallup says. Canada scored 8.14 out of a possible 9 in Gallup’s Migrant Acceptance Index, which put it fourth out of 140 countries in terms of how accepting their populations are of newcomers. Iceland was ranked first, followed by New Zealand and Rwanda.

Canada is preparing a new accelerated immigration pathway for H1-B visa holders in the United States, aiming to offer a more stable and predictable alternative for highly skilled workers facing long backlogs and rising costs in the U.S.

A recent study by Jobseeker has named Canada as the number one destination for individuals seeking work abroad. Canada was the most popular choice among job seekers from various countries, including Costa Rica, Germany, India, Japan, and Mexico, with Australia, Switzerland, and the United States following closely behind.

Interest in Canadian citizenship is rising among Americans after Canada passed Bill C-3 on November 21, 2025.

According to ApplyBoard’s Spring 2025 survey of nearly 850 students worldwide, 94% expressed interest in studying in Canada—the highest among all countries. Canada topped the rankings by weighted average, beating out the U.S., UK, and Australia.

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, emphasized the need for stronger measures to address the misuse of visitor visas. Temporary visitors sometimes overstay or find ways to illegally extend their stay or work in Canada. Some even use Canada as a gateway to illegally enter the U.S., revealing gaps in border control.

The Government of Canada is opening new Visa Application Centres and service points in Europe, Africa and the Middle East to support the expansion of its biometrics program. The new Visa Application Centres (VACs) and service points will assist in the collection of Biometric including fingerprints and a photograph for facial recognition, which all foreign nationals from Europe, the Middle East and Africa applying to visit, work, study or settle in Canada will have to provide starting July 31.

Starting January 6, 2025, the operating hours for 35 Canada-US land ports of entry will change, reducing crossing windows for travelers. This may impact those relying on flagpoling services for immigration needs.

Asia

IRCC’s primary objective in Asia is migration management and refugee protection.

Recent discussions around Canada’s asylum and refugee policies highlight the complex challenges of maintaining humanitarian principles while addressing domestic concerns. Immigration Minister Marc Miller recently reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to processing Syrian refugee claims, even as European nations withdraw support for Syrian asylum seekers following the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. While Canada has taken in 45,000 Syrian refugees since 2015, some voices advocate for halting new applications, citing risks of regime supporters or terrorist fighters entering the country during this transitional period.

As of May 30th, 2024, Canadian and U.S. authorities have limited flagpoling to only 12 Canada-U.S. border crossings.

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