Canada has revised its study permit policy, reducing the validity period granted to international students who must complete preparatory courses ...

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – The Canadian government processed almost 146,000 new study permit applications for Indian nationals from July to October 2002. But across the same period in 2023, it processed ...

With the number of Canadian study permit applications processed by the IRCC dropping by 54% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, ApplyBoard has projected that the overall number will drop by 39% this year ...

March was the first month in 2024 that saw the total number of new study permits decrease year-on-year, with only 33,000 of them being processed compared to 70,000 in March 2023 – a drop of over 52%, ...

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its instructions to simplify the study permit process for students enrolled in joint programs and advanced degree tracks. Under the ...

The total permits to be issued in 2026 will be capped at 408,000 — 155,000 for new students and 253,000 extensions for ...

International students heading to Canada must understand the difference between a student visa and study permit to ensure smooth entry and avoid problems during immigration and while studying at ...

The Canadian government and IRCC have introduced several new immigration rules affecting foreigners in 2026 and beyond. (The New York Times) Canada has new immigration rules for students and workers ...

Canada's international student intake sharply decreased in 2025 due to government measures, including a cap. Study permits ...