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06 Apr 2024
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Canada released a study permits allocation and approval for 2024.

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In an official announcement, Canada's immigration minister, Marc Miller, stated that the country hopes to grant 235,600 new study permits by the year 2024.

Additionally, the cap of 392,667, which is based on a 60% approval rate, is set for new study permit applications (apart from those pursuing master's or doctoral degrees and those in primary and secondary education).

A comprehensive province-by-province provincial attestation letter and study permit approval allotment for 2024 were also provided by the minister (mentioned in the later portion of this article).

By 2024, Canada hopes to have granted 485,000 study permits in total. This comprises about 97,000 Canadian study permit extensions.

The immigration service estimates that 606,000 applications for study permits (including extensions and other variations) will be received overall in 2024.

Study Permit Allocations by Province, 2024

The study permit allocations and anticipated approvals for applications are listed below; students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees as well as those in elementary and secondary education are not included.


Allocation After Initial Adjustment		Final Allocation After Top-Ups for PTs with Approval Rate Below 60%
Province / TerritoryPT Allocations (A)Projected SPs Approved (B)% Change from 2023Top-Up (C)Revised PT Allocations with Top-Up (A+C)Projected SPs Approved (same as B)
Alberta40,89424,53710%N/A40,89424,537
British Columbia83,00049,800-18%N/A83,00049,800
Manitoba15,2339,140-10%3,42018,6529,140
New Brunswick9,2795,567-10%5,37214,6515,567
Newfoundland and Labrador2,3651,41910%7883,1531,419
Northwest Territories3332004900%N/A333200
Nova Scotia12,9067,744-10%7,47220,3787,744
Nunavut3332006567%N/A333200
Ontario235,000141,000-41%N/A235,000141,000
Prince Edward Island2,0041,202-10%3082,3121,202
Quebec72,71643,62910%45,202117,91743,629
Saskatchewan12,0437,22610%3,01115,0547,226
Yukon417250205%N/A417250
Total486,523291,914-28%65,572552,095291,914

In this scenario, the number of students in 2024 would be higher in some provinces and territories than in 2023, while it would be lower in others.

How long does it take the IRCC to process research permits?
According to the most current IRCC processing update, the average processing time for study permit applications is 11 weeks for those from outside Canada, 10 weeks for those from within, and 77 days for study permit extensions.

01 Apr 2024
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Australia has tightened student visa criteria: 3 things you should know

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In response to increased migration, Australia has tightened its visa requirements for foreign students. The new tougher rules are a part of the attempts to control the inflow of foreign students.

These are the Three key adjustments you need to be aware of.


1. Language proficiency:

There is now a higher language fluency criterion in English for graduate and student visas. The IELTS score requirement for candidates seeking a temporary graduate visa has increased from 6.0 to 6.5. Applicants for student visas must receive a minimum score of 6.0.

2. Requirements for financial proof:
Additionally, candidates seeking student visas now have to meet higher financial standards. In order to study in the nation, students must now prove they have savings of at least $24,505, a requirement that has increased from prior levels by 17%.

3. Crackdown on institutes:

In accordance with the new regulations, if education providers consistently violate the law, they may be prohibited by the Australian government from accepting new international students.

20 Mar 2024
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Canada announced changes in eligibility criteria for spousal open work permit

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published revised eligibility rules for the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) today.

These new requirements come into effect today, on March 19, 2024.

What are the new eligibility criteria for Canada's Spousal Open Work Permit in 2024?
International students' spouses or partners who want to apply for an open work permit as a spouse or common-law partner must meet the following qualifications.

Effective March 19, 2024, the spouse or common-law partner of an overseas student can now apply for an open work permit under three different circumstances.

1. If the spouse or common-law partner apply for an open work permit on or after March 19, 2024.

Starting March 19, 2024, if you are enrolled in classes for one of the professional degrees and have a valid study permit, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit.

A university professional degree programme, such as a master's or PhD programme, or one of the following in a polytechnic institution:

  • Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS, DMD)
  • Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law (LLB, JD, BCL)
  • Medical doctor (MD)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm), Doctor of Optometry (OD)
  • Veterinary medicine doctor (DVM)
  • Nursing Bachelor of Science (BScN, BSN, or BNSc)
  • Education Bachelor’s Degree (B. Ed.)
  • Engineering Bachelor’s Degree (B. Eng., BE, BASc)

To establish your enrollment in a degree-granting programme of study, your spouse or common-law partner must provide one of the following documents:

  • A legitimate letter of acceptance from the educational institution of your choice (DLI).
  • A letter of verification of enrollment from your DLI
  • Transcripts for the current program
  • Proof of their relationship with the student

2. If the spouse or common-law partner apply for an open work permit before March 19, 2024

If your spouse or common-law partner applied for an open work permit before March 19, 2024.
Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you meet the following three conditions:

  • You have a valid study permit.
  • Your current study program is eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
  • You attend one of the following kinds of educational institutions as a full-time student:
    • a public post-secondary school, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
    • a private college-level school in Quebec
    • a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example, a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree)

3. If your partner or spouse wants to apply for an extension of their current open work permit,

  • You have a valid study permit.
  • Your current study program is eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
  • You attend one of the following kinds of educational institutions as a full-time student:
    • a public post-secondary school, such as a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
    • a private college-level school in Quebec
    • a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example, a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree)
03 Mar 2024
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Students, verify your LOA to see if all the below information is there or not for Canada.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) strongly encourages designated learning institutions (DLIs) to use the template provided on IRCC website. It is mandatory to have below all information in LOA.

It contains all of the necessary information and will facilitate the processing of study permit applications.

The following list of items should be included in the LOA from the DLI submitted by the student at the time of their study permit application:

full name, date of birth and mailing address of the student;

name of the institution and official contact;

DLI number;

telephone, fax, website and email information for the institution;

type of school or institution (for example, private or public and, in cases where the institution is publicly funded but not a university, indication as to whether the institution is a post-secondary college, a post-secondary community college or a post-secondary technical college);

the field or program of study, level and year of study into which the student was accepted;

the estimated duration or date of completion of the course;

date on which the selected course of study begins;

the last date on which a student may register for a selected course;

the academic year of study that the student will be entering;

whether the course or program of study is full-time or part-time;

the tuition fee;

scholarships and other financial aid (if applicable);

an expiry date indicating the date until which the LOA is valid;

any conditions related to the acceptance or registration, such as academic prerequisites, completion of a previous degree, proof of language competence, etc.;

clear identification of the educational institution, normally confirmed through its letterhead.

for study in Quebec, the requirement of a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ); and, where applicable, licensing information for private institutions normally confirmed through letterhead.

31 Jan 2024
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British Columbia put a 2-year ban on private colleges accepting foreign students.

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British Columbia has implemented a provincial ban on new colleges enrolling international students for a two-year period, following the federal government's introduction of a temporary two-year cap on the number of Canada study permits issued.

The province wants to end "exploitative practices" in the field, according to BC Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson.

In addition, the province is imposing minimum language requirements at private institutions in order to make sure that international students are "better prepared" before entering BC.

In order to ensure that criteria are met, inspections of schools would occur more regularly. Additionally, private colleges and universities would have to demonstrate that their new curricula satisfy the demands of the job market and be more open about their tuition costs.

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