Immigration Outlook — Upcoming Global Immigration changes for December 2024
Global Immigration updates effective December 2024, offering an early look at key changes to help you prepare in advance.
| 🇦🇺 Australia | The government plans to reduce net immigration to 260,000 in the next financial year, down from 395,000 in 2023–24. Measures include “soft caps” on international student admissions and enhanced deportation powers. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a reduction in immigration targets, lowering planned admissions from 500,000 new permanent residents per year to 395,000 for the next year, with further decreases in subsequent years. |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has agreed to halt migration through Mexico into the U.S., aiming to effectively close the southern border. This agreement includes addressing the influx of illegal drugs into the U.S. |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | The Dutch government will reintroduce border checks at land borders to address irregular migration and smuggling, following similar measures by Germany. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced measures to tackle record-high net migration, which reached 906,000 in 2023. The plan includes reforming the Points-Based System and reducing reliance on overseas labour. |
| 🇺🇸 United States | President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers are developing plans for mass deportations, focusing on individuals with final deportation orders and criminal convictions. |
At Santa Fe Relocation, we are committed to providing timely updates and strategic advice through our Immigration Outlook series. By sharing these updates in advance, we aim to help your teams prepare effectively and stay ahead of changes. For personalised assistance, please contact your local Santa Fe Immigration consultant.
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