The Canadian government has announced the discontinuation of the 10-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerians and citizens of other countries, signaling a shift in its immigration policy amid an increase in post-pandemic population growth.
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released an update clarifying that the 10-year multiple-entry visa will no longer be considered the “standard document” for travelers. Previously, this visa allowed holders to enter and exit Canada freely over a decade, but the IRCC now states that maximum-validity multiple-entry visas are no longer standard.
The IRCC added that immigration officers will now have discretionary power to decide between issuing single-entry or multiple-entry visas, adjusting the validity based on individual cases.
This decision aligns with recent adjustments in Canada’s immigration targets. In October, the IRCC revised its goals for new permanent residents, reducing the 2025 target from 500,000 to 395,000. Subsequent targets are set to decrease further, aiming for 380,000 new residents by 2026 and 365,000 by 2027.
The new policy marks a significant change in Canada’s immigration strategy as the government seeks to balance population growth with sustainable immigration levels.
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