There are alternative ways to obtain legal status to work in Canada for recent and upcoming graduates who will no longer eligible for post-graduation work permits or those whose PGWPs are about to expire.
British Columbia’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills recently announced measures to improve the integrity of its international student program. These new measures aim to protect students and uphold higher standards for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in the province, ensuring a more reliable educational experience. Learn about the new guidelines of how British Columbia Limits International Student Enrolment
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently published a significant announcement in the Canadian Gazette, proposing changes to Canada’s international student program. The proposed amendments have drawn attention, particularly the suggestion that international students must Re-apply for Study Permit if they change their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. This new regulation aims to ensure compliance with federal guidelines for schools that accept international students.
Receiving a rejection for your Canadian study permit can be a daunting experience. However, keep hope. There are ways to overcome a study permit rejection, primarily if you can provide new evidence that strengthens your application.
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the temporary measure allowing international students to work unlimited hours off-campus would not be renewed. As of September 2024, international students are once again limited to working 24 hours per week during the academic year. This change makes it essential for students to find high-paying part-time jobs to maximize their earnings within these restricted hours.
Canada Limits Study Permits as part of a broader initiative to manage immigration more sustainably. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new measures to cap the number of study permits and revise the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. These changes aim to balance immigration needs with economic realities.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now experiencing an overwhelming backlog of over one million applications for the first time in several months. As of July 31, 2024, the backlog reached 1,002,400 applications out of a total inventory of 2,364,700 applications. To address the backlog, IRCC has set a goal of reducing the number of temporary residents to manage this increasing volume.
