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Canada Implements Two-Year Cap on International Student Admissions

Canada has announced a 35% reduction in international student admissions for 2024, capping approved study permits at 360,000 compared to around 900,000 in 2023, as a response to the housing crisis. The cap is a temporary policy for two years and exempts students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees. Provinces will distribute the allocated number of international student admissions among various institutions, and a new attestation requirement from Canadian provinces or territories is effective from January 22, 2024. Additionally, there are changes to post-graduate work permits, spousal open work permits, and increased cost-of-living requirements for international students. The diplomatic row between India and Canada has also impacted the number of Indian students applying for Canadian universities.

via NDTV|

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immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Canada Implements Limits on International Student Visas Amid Housing Crisis

Canada has announced a two-year cap on international student permits and will stop giving work permits to some students after graduation in an effort to address a housing crisis exacerbated by record numbers of newcomers. The cap is expected to result in a 35% decrease in approved study permits in 2024, with the aim of protecting students from under-resourced institutions and easing pressure on housing and services. The move comes amid concerns about rapid population growth fueled by immigration, which has strained healthcare, education, and driven up housing costs. While the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations criticized the cap, the University of Toronto welcomed the announcement and pledged to work with the government on the allocation of study permits.

via Reuters Canada|

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educationimmigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Canada Implements Two-Year Cap on International Student Visas

Canada has announced a two-year cap on the number of foreign students admitted to the country in an effort to address housing and healthcare pressures. The cap will result in a 35% decrease in approved study permits, with each province and territory receiving a portion based on population and current student intake. The measures aim to protect students from "bad actors" and ensure the "integrity" of the system, while also addressing the increasingly unaffordable housing market. The cap represents a significant shift in policy for Canada, which has historically relied on open immigration to fill job vacancies and address its aging workforce.

via BBC.com|

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immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Canada Implements Stricter Financial Requirements and Extended Work Hours for International Students

Canada's minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, Marc Miller, has announced that starting from January 1, 2024, individuals applying for study permits in Canada will need to show they have $20,635 as proof of funds, in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. This is a 100% increase from the current requirement of $10,000, which has remained unchanged for nearly two decades. The adjustment aims to prevent student vulnerability and exploitation, and the cost-of-living requirement will now be annually adjusted based on Statistics Canada's updates to the low-income cut-off.

via Business Insider Africa|

#canada #cost-of-living-criteria #immigration

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Canada Implements Stricter Measures to Combat International Student Fraud

Canada has announced new rules to combat fraud schemes targeting international students. Starting December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLIs) will be required to verify every applicant's letter of acceptance with the immigration department before issuing study permits. Canada also plans to establish a system that rewards institutions with higher standards for international student services. Additionally, changes to post-graduation work permits are being assessed to benefit Canadian employers and meet immigration goals. The move comes after over 100 cases of fake admission letters were investigated, with around 700 international students, mostly from Punjab, facing deportation due to fraud. International education contributes over $22 billion annually to Canada's economy.

via IndiaTimes|

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