Category: Study Visa

Maple News reports that as of today, international students completing master’s programs in Canada that are less than two years long are now eligible for a full 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This significant policy update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) marks a shift toward recognizing the high […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed a ceiling on the number of study permit applications it will process in 2024, introducing a stricter framework to manage the flow of international students. Under new ministerial instructions, IRCC will consider a maximum of 606,250 study permit […]

Maple News reports that provinces and academic institutions across Canada are responding to the federal government’s recently introduced cap on international student permits with a mix of support, concern, and strategic adjustments. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on January 22, 2024, that the cap will limit new study […]

Maple News reports a notable shift in the makeup of Canada’s international student population, reflecting broader global trends and a growing diversification across Canadian university programs. According to recent data, students from Nigeria are emerging as a key force in reshaping the country’s academic demographic. Nigeria posted the fastest growth […]

Maple News reports that Ontario and British Columbia (B.C.) are implementing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening the integrity of post-secondary education, particularly for international students. These provincial initiatives come amid rising concerns about program quality, student outcomes, and exploitation by unregulated recruiters and institutions. Ontario announced it will collaborate with […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has significantly raised the financial threshold international students must meet to obtain a study permit. As of January 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now requires prospective students to show proof of at least CAD $20,635 in available funds, more than […]

Maple News reports that international students aiming to study in Canada now have a streamlined path to prove their English language proficiency through the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test. Distinguished as the only English test specifically designed for the Canadian academic environment, CAEL is accepted by over 180 post-secondary […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced sweeping reforms to its international student program, including a two-year cap on new study permit approvals for 2024. Announced on January 22, the changes aim to stabilize international student intake, setting the approval ceiling at 360,000 permits for […]

Maple News reports that international students planning to study in Quebec must now obtain a provincial attestation letter in addition to a Certificat d’Acceptation du Québec (CAQ) before applying for a Canadian study permit. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this new requirement is part of a larger […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially extended its temporary policy allowing eligible international students to work more than the standard 20 hours per week off campus. Initially introduced in November 2022, the policy will now remain in effect until April 30, 2024. The extension […]

Maple News reports that the number of international students in Canada has surpassed one million, marking a historic milestone for the country’s education and immigration landscape. According to official data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there were 1,028,850 valid study permit holders in the country as of December […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced sweeping changes to the international student permit system, effectively pausing most new study permit applications until at least March 31, 2024. The Canadian government has set a nationwide cap of approximately 360,000 new study permits for 2024—a […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a significant shift in its international student policy for 2024, implementing a temporary cap on the number of new study permits issued. This move was announced on January 22, 2024, and is expected to reduce the total number […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new eligibility rules for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, aiming to better align it with Canada’s evolving international student strategy. As of January 22, 2024, the IRCC announced measures to curb the growing number of study permits […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to strengthen its appeal as a top destination for international students by offering a range of federal scholarships and bursaries designed to ease the financial burden of studying abroad. Known for its high-quality education system, global recognition, and immigration pathways, Canada now adds affordability […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, is calling on provincial governments to take greater responsibility in managing the growing number of international students in the country. In a recent interview, Minister Miller emphasized mounting concerns at the federal level about the sustainability of international student volumes […]