What to anticipate in 2025 for Canada immigration laws?
The biggest change is that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he intends to step down.
Soon, it should be known how soon an election will be held. In my humble opinion, the Conservative party will win and will be led by Pierre Poilievre as PM and most likely Tom Kmiec as his Minister for Immigration sometime in 2025. A new government will make new changes and will be focused on the economy, affordability, and housing.
Canada immigration in 2025 will likely see the following changes:
- In the middle of January onwards, we should see regular CEC draws which should turn into regular CEC Express Entry draws, which eventually should bring down CRS scores.
- In Spring, most likely, we will see 50 points for job offers removed from Express Entry to combat fraud and score points should be further reduced.
- Express Entry draws under the French Proficiency will likely continue, unless a new government decides to look at economic needs and rearrange priorities.
- PNP’s were scratched by 55% for 2025. As a result, expect to see changes from each province, and considering the sweeping cut, the provinces will focus on in-demand and prioritized NOC codes.
- Family Class Sponsorship applications, especially Common-Law relationship applications, will undergo greater scrutiny.
- We will continue to see more PFLs for any PR applications, including even stricter measures.
- Applications for work permits at the Port of Entry may become more restrictive than what has been announced.
- Sometime in late spring, the government should announce the final changes for the caregiver program.
- In a recent interview, Mr. Poilievre stated that, if elected Prime Minister, he would prioritize the execution of deportation orders and ensure that refugee claims submitted by students are processed first. This approach would result in the rejection of ineligible claims from students. He also emphasized that while the government has sufficient funds, these resources need to be allocated more effectively.
These expectations for Canada immigration in 2025 highlight the need for adaptability. With a potential change in government and the possible return of Trump, we can anticipate shifts that may be impossible to predict.
In 2024, Canada introduced significant changes to its immigration process, bringing more scrutiny and stricter processing of applications. Adapting to these evolving challenges will be essential for all of us in 2025.
As immigration trends shift, having a strategic approach to Canada immigration in 2025 is more crucial than ever. Let’s prepare for change and embrace opportunities ahead. Do you have a Plan A and a Plan B?
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