IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to ... - CIC News
WEBSep 18, 2024 · IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility. “The international student cap is here to stay” according to Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller. Specifically, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue just 437,000 study permits in 2025.
Canadian government announces tighter regulations on study permits ...
WEB1 hour ago · In January, the IRCC announced that it would reduce international undergraduate study permits by 35 per cent. The automatic issue of open work permits to the spouses of undergraduates was also discontinued. Canada introduced this student cap as a temporary resolution until 2025, but the policy has now been extended to 2026.
Canadian Court streamlines study permit appeals amid surge
WEB3 days ago · Federal Court to launch new plan for Canadian study permit appeals amid rising immigration cases. “This will be a win-win for applicants, who will save significant time and costs, and for the ...
Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · On January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants was updated to better reflect the true cost of living in Canada and help prevent student vulnerability and exploitation. Budget 2024 proposes $743.5 million over 5 years, starting in 2024–2025, and $159.5 million ongoing to support the stability and integrity of ...
IRCC releases allocation of study permits for all provinces
WEBApr 5, 2024 · IRCC says it adjusted allocations for provinces that would receive a lower allocation of study permits to lessen any negative impact. Those provinces that were poised to receive more international students in 2024 than in 2023 had their allocations capped at 10% of their population.
Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new …
WEBJan 22, 2024 · Starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study program that is part of a curriculum licensing arrangement will no longer be eligible for a postgraduation work permit upon graduation.
Additional information about International Student Program …
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · As of 8:30 a.m. ET on January 22, 2024, most new post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level must provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from a province or territory with their study permit application.
Federal government announces 2-year cap on student permits
WEBJan 22, 2024 · The government says it will approve approximately 360,000 undergraduate study permits for 2024 — a 35 per cent reduction from 2023. Each province and territory will be allotted a portion of the...
IRCC says 292,000 permits will be approved for college and ... - CIC News
WEBMar 11, 2024 · According to the Globe and Mail, a reputable Canadian newspaper, IRCC has clarified that cap-exempt study permits were included in their 360,000 estimate of new study permits approved in 2024. Therefore, only 292,000 new college and university undergraduate study permits will be approved this year.
Migrant groups push Canada to reverse study permit cap | CTV News
WEB1 day ago · Published Sept. 29, 2024 8:29 a.m. PDT. Share. Migrant groups are pushing the federal government to reverse its cap on international study permits and tightening post-graduate work permit ...