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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home2/jxbnbdmy/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently shared news about setting a temporary limit on the number of international students receiving study visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the IRCC announcement for 2024, they anticipate approving around 360,000 study permits, marking a 35% reduction compared to 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, IRCC is introducing limits for each province and territory, taking into account their populations. This is aimed at reducing the number of international students in regions where growth has been unsustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s essential to note that these limits won’t affect current study permit holders or those renewing their study permits. Additionally, individuals pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees are not included in these restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting from January 22, 2024, every study permit application sent to IRCC must include an attestation letter from a province or territory (PT). PTs are expected to establish a process for issuing these letters by March 31, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IRCC plans to review and reassess the imposed limits in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Changes are on the horizon for the eligibility criteria of the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), as announced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting in September 2024, international students embarking on a study program connected to a curriculum licensing arrangement will no longer qualify for the PGWP. In these arrangements, students physically attend a private college licensed to teach the curriculum of a linked public college. Despite their popularity among international students, these programs have had less oversight than public colleges, creating a loophole in PGWP eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, IRCC has shared that graduates from master’s programs or other short graduate-level programs will now be able to apply for a 3-year work permit. This is a departure from the current criteria, where the length of the PGWP is tied to the duration of the individual’s study program. This change is particularly significant for master’s students, providing them with a longer window to gain Canadian work experience and potentially transition to permanent residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the coming weeks, IRCC plans to provide more information on open work permits for the spouses of international students. Notably, open work permits will only be accessible to spouses of international students enrolled in master\u2019s and doctoral programs. Unfortunately, spouses of international students in other study levels, including undergraduate and college programs, will no longer meet the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recent measure to limit visas for international students in Canada was not a surprise, as Immigration Minister Marc Miller had been discussing the possibility since the summer of 2023 and reiterated it in a December release.<\/p>\n\n\n