New International Student Program Regulations Now in Effect

Canada continues to be a top destination for international students, known for its diverse society, high-quality education, and opportunities for work or immigration after graduation. To ensure the sustainability of the International Student Program (ISP) and protect students from potential abuse, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced significant updates. As outlined in the
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Canada Announced Reduction to Immigration Targets

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced Canada’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. This plan aims to balance short-term population growth with sustainable, well-managed growth in the long term. For the first time, the plan includes specific targets for temporary residents, such as international students and foreign workers, in addition to
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International Students and Foreign Workers targeted: Canadian Government announced tougher visa rules

Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced additional tightening measures to Canada’s Temporary Resident Program in response to the country’s economic needs and labour market conditions. Miller emphasized the reduction of temporary residents in Canada, upholding the integrity of the immigration system, protecting vulnerable people, mitigating fraud and ensuring program compliance is strictly enforced. Immigration Minister
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Changes to Canada’s International Student Program, what you need to know!

Drastic changes have been made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or IRCC to the International Student Program. Canada’s Minister of Immigration announced several changes to the study permit program firstly, a two-year cap on the number of international students who are issued study permits. 1. Cap and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) As per most
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Revised requirements to better protect international students

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced that starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised so that international students are financially prepared for life in Canada. Moving forward this threshold will be adjusted each year when Statistics Canada updates the
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IRCC announced temporary lifting on the work hours for international students

Beginning November 15, 2023 until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will no longer be restricted by the 20 hour per week rule. Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser announced recently the temporary lifting of the 20 hour per week cap on
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