Changes to the Immigration and Asylum System 2024

1. Proposed Reforms to the Immigration and Asylum System:

– Immigration Minister Marc Miller is set to propose further changes to Canada’s immigration and asylum systems in the coming weeks.

– The government has reduced the number of permanent residents accepted over the next two years and tightened regulations on temporary work permits.

2. Challenges in the Asylum System:

– Prolonged Processing Times: The average time to process asylum claims is 44 months, with nearly 250,000 claims pending as of the end of September 2024.

– Increase in Inland Asylum Claims: Only 635 claims were processed between January and September 2024. Many of these applications come from individuals advised to submit unjustified asylum claims.

– International Students Filing Asylum Claims: The number of international students submitting asylum applications is increasing, despite their chances of approval being extremely low.

3. New Government Targets:

– 40% of new permanent residents will be selected from individuals already residing in Canada.

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