In December 2016, the Canadian government lifted the requirement for Mexicans to obtain a visa prior to entering the country. With this came a prediction that the number of Mexicans claiming asylum would rise in 2017. The numbers now show that there have been 266 new claims for asylum this year – a huge increase from 2016, in which there were 241 claims in the whole year. When lifting the requirement, Canada informed Mexico that the visa would be reinstated if the number of claims reached a certain level. It is unknown how many claims would have to be made before the visa would be reinstated though it is believed that the current number is well below the limit. There has been an increase in the number of flights between Canada and Mexico with the majority of newcomers claiming asylum at Vancouver airport.
Mexican citizens looking to enter Canada have many options. For more information click here or contact us to speak with an immigration consultant.
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