Canada is going through a tough time with its immigration system in 2025. Many people are waiting much longer than expected to get their applications processed.
Canada’s immigration system is going through one of its toughest times. Long waits and delayed processing are affecting nearly every category. As of March 31, 2025, the government had 1.97 million applications pending. Although that’s slightly better than February’s 2.02 million, the situation is still serious.
People applying for citizenship, permanent residency, and visa extensions all face trouble.
Temporary residents like international students, workers, and visitors are the most affected.
This means students risk missing school. Workers are left in doubt about their jobs. Tourists and visiting family members can’t plan their stay.
The worst part? Even after waiting, approval isn’t guaranteed.
Spousal sponsorship is another area facing big delays.
Many couples stay apart for years. A man in Cape Breton said after his wife’s visa was denied:
“All I want is to start a family.”
Families are under emotional and financial stress because of this.
Employers must get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire foreign workers. This proves no Canadian can fill the job.
But even that takes time now:
Incomplete forms and extra checks slow things down even more.
Workers wait for months, often losing job offers. Employers, especially in healthcare and construction, are unable to fill key roles.
In January 2025, the immigration department announced 3,300 job cuts. This has worsened processing delays.
At the same time, the government has paused Express Entry draws and capped study permits at 550,162.
Experts believe these moves are part of a plan to quietly reduce the number of temporary residents. Long delays make people give up and leave voluntarily.
By the end of March 2025, Canada had 3,020,936 temporary residents. This is the first time the number has dropped in a quarter.
Even then, it’s still much higher than the 2.73 million in March 2024.
A temporary resident is anyone allowed to stay in Canada for a short time. This includes students, workers, and visitors. They are not citizens or permanent residents.
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