Four significant alterations recently unveiled by Canada for international students.
- PB globals
- Mar 25, 2024
- 2 min read
Over recent months, Canada has introduced several measures aimed at limiting the influx of international students, both incoming and those already enrolled in Canadian institutions.
The most significant announcement came in January, with Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealing that the Government of Canada would impose a cap on the intake of international student permit applications for two years. For the year 2024, this cap is anticipated to lead to approximately 360,000 approved study permits, marking a 35% reduction from 2023.
The IRCC stated that the contributions of international students to Canada's campuses, communities, and economy are significant. However, they noted that there has been observed unsustainable growth in the International Student Program in recent years.
Below are the four most significant changes that Canada has announced and the groups they impact:-
1. Student cap and provincial attestation letter
From 8:30 a.m. ET on January 22, the majority of new post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level are required to submit a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from a province or territory along with their study permit application. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will reject applications lacking a PAL, unless exempted
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2. PGWP update for graduates of master’s degree programs
Acknowledging that graduates from programs granting master's degrees demonstrate strong potential to thrive in Canada's job market and potentially transition to permanent residence, Canada has modified the duration of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This adjustment aims to provide them with ample opportunities to acquire the necessary Canadian work experience required for permanent residence applications.
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3. PGWP eligibility for public-private partnership college programs
Some provinces permit public colleges to license their curriculum for delivery through affiliated private colleges. In such cases, students physically attend a private college but earn a diploma from a public institution. Concerns have been expressed regarding the quality of education provided by these institutions and the insufficient support services available to students. The Auditor General of Ontario has high ..
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4. Changes to open work permit eligibility for spouses
In the upcoming weeks, modifications will be made to the eligibility criteria for open work permits for the spouses and common-law partners of international students.
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