The Canadian government has announced the end of its automatic 10-year multiple-entry visa policy for citizens of Nigeria and several other countries, marking a shift in its immigration approach.
Previously, the multiple-entry visa allowed holders unrestricted entry and exit from Canada for up to a decade. However, a recent update from the government indicates that the 10-year multiple-entry visa is no longer considered the “standard document” for international travelers.
The change aims to address rising immigration numbers following a post-pandemic population increase, Canadian authorities revealed.
In a statement, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clarified, “Guidance has been updated to indicate that multiple-entry visas issued to maximum validity are no longer considered to be the standard document.”
The IRCC also emphasized that immigration officers now hold the discretion to issue either single-entry or multiple-entry visas, with flexibility to determine the validity duration of each.
This policy adjustment follows IRCC’s October announcement of revised immigration targets. Canada’s goal for permanent residency admissions in 2025 has been reduced from 500,000 to 395,000. Projections for 2026 and 2027 also show a downward trend, with targets set at 380,000 and 365,000 respectively, as the country adapts its immigration framework.
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