On November 8, 2024, important changes came into effect for international students in Canada. You now must be enrolled in the designated learning institution (DLI) listed on your study permit. This means you can no longer change DLIs simply by updating your online account. Instead, transferring to a new DLI will require applying for a…
Effective November 8, 2024 Mandatory to apply for Study Permit for new school change Your old school will report you as not being registered or enrolled to study. If this happens: you’re breaking the conditions of your study permit your study permit may become invalid unless you are in one of the situations noted above…
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated its guidance for international students regarding changing schools or programs. Here’s what you need to know: Starting November 8, 2024, you must be enrolled in the designated learning institution (DLI) named on your study permit. This means you can no longer change DLIs by letting…
November 8, 2024 — Canada is committed to providing all international students equal and fair access to the study permit application process. The Student Direct Stream (SDS), which was launched in 2018 to expedite processing for eligible post-secondary students, and the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) for prospective university students from Nigeria, ended on November 8,…
In this week’s newsletter, we’re focusing on the recent release of the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which outlines Canada’s immigration strategy for the next three years. It emphasizes balanced, sustainable immigration growth to support economic prosperity and regional needs while also making key adjustments to family reunification, economic immigration, and humanitarian admissions. This Week’s Focus:…
We want to inform you about an important change to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program announced by IRCC. Starting November 1, 2024, all applicants will be required to demonstrate a minimum level of language proficiency in either French or English. If you submitted your study permit application before November 1, 2024 and are applying…
IRCC has announced several updates concerning temporary resident applications: Study Permit IRCC will reduce the intake cap for study permits for 2025 by 10%, lowering the target from 485,000 to 437,000 permits issued. The 2025–2026 study permit intake cap will include master’s and doctoral students who will now have to submit a provincial or territorial…
Not everyone in Canada is eligible to apply for a study permit from within the country. However, if you meet certain requirements, you may be able to submit your application without leaving Canada. Here’s a clear breakdown of who qualifies. Eligibility Criteria: You can apply for a study permit from inside Canada if you’re currently…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has immediately terminated a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada. This policy was initially introduced by IRCC in August 2020 to assist visitors who were unable to leave Canada due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this policy,…
A police certificate is a statement document that shows IRCC that you don’t have a criminal record or, if you have one, a copy of your criminal record. They help IRCC confirm if there are any reasons you may be inadmissible to Canada. Who Needs a Police Certificate? You and any family members 18 or…
