U.S. immigration crackdown drives more inquiries about moving to Canada, lawyers say
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابImmigration and refugee lawyers say a sweeping immigration crackdown in the United States is prompting more people living south of the border to seek legal options to move to Canada, amid growing uncertainty over deportations and the loss of temporary protections.
In a report published by Global News on Jan. 21, 2026, immigration and refugee lawyer Alastair Clarke said he is receiving near-daily calls from people in the United States looking to relocate to Canada, noting many inquiries are coming from Minnesota and from Venezuelans living in the U.S.
Jessica Jensen, who practises immigration law in both countries, told Global News her firm has also seen an increase in requests for information on lawful pathways to Canada. She said recent U.S. policy changes, including ending temporary protected status for migrants from countries such as Somalia, Haiti and Venezuela, have added to uncertainty.
The report cited the Canadian Council for Refugees as warning the humanitarian situation in the U.S. has deteriorated rapidly for many refugees and migrants, while Clarke noted similar political and social pressures can influence public sentiment and policy debates in Canada as well.
Global News also reported that, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), more than 34,000 asylum applications were made in Canada in 2025, with the top countries of citizenship among claimants being Haiti, the United States and Venezuela.
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