What is happening in Canada ?

Before knowing what is happening let’s discuss why it is happening and how it is affecting international students.

To stabilize the growth of Canadian economy the government is implementing these new things because the honor of international students has been threatened in the recent years as many dishonest institutions started new intakes not limiting numbers of students for driving their revenues and making profits, resulting in failure to provide proper education and infrastructure to the students. By this rapid increase of international students’ Canadian government also gets under pressure of housing, healthcare, and other basic services and not able to provide basic amenities to everyone. Hence, they started changing things and implementing these new rules.

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Things you need to know about Canada before the rules changed!!

First let’s discuss why students from all over the world choose Canada and why every year hundreds of students go to Canada for their higher education. It is a notable fact guys that the country is very popular among international citizens.

1. The high standard of living in Canada and the country’s urge to give same rights to international students as Canadian citizens benefits the students with equality and peaceful society.

2. Canada has 100+ Public and Private universities and 15000+ programs to study which are equivalent to the countries like the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

3. Tuition fees are affordable in comparison with other countries and the costs start at $7000 to $36000 CAD per year.

4. Living cost is also affordable and starts from $8000 to $20000 Canadian dollars, solely depending on your lifestyle.

5. ROI is quite good after completing your studies from Canada.

6. The country is safe with a low crime rate, and this makes it a great place to live for international students.

7. Work opportunities during your studies and Post study work permits are mesmerizing.

Let’s see below image for better understanding.


Now let’s discuss what are the new rules or requirements for international students?

1. Increased Living Expenses

In 2024, the Canadian government increased the GIC amount from 10,000 CAD to 20,635 CAD. Rising inflation and living expenses in the country are the main reasons behind it.

2. Limiting the number of student visa by putting a cap

On January 22,2024 the IRCC announced that for the year 2024 the cap for study permits will be approximately 3,60,000 but until recently it was not limited to any number you just needed a Letter of Acceptance to apply for Visa.

3. Changes in Post Graduation work permits

· In 2024, IRCC confirmed that the international graduates of college programs delivered through public-private institution would be no longer eligible for post study work permits.

· Graduates of at least 2-year programs from PGWP qualified institutions and master’s degree students are eligible for PGWP.

4. Work permits for Spouses.

Spousal open work permits will be limited only to the spouses of international students who are pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. The spouses of students who are in undergraduate and diplomas are not eligible for open work permits.

5. Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)

Effective from January 22, 2024, for new study permits students require PAL to apply for student visa from the province or territory where the students want to study. But there are some students who are exempted from this requirement, that is, the students who are going for master’s or doctoral degrees.
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In the end of this article, I just want to give a suggestion that always consult with someone who has proper knowledge and do your own research. Don’t trust anyone blindly.


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