Category: Study Visa

International students studying in Canada often seek flexible ways to support themselves financially while focusing on their academics. Fortunately, Canadian immigration policies allow eligible students to take on part-time work or side hustles—with or without a traditional work permit—provided their study permits include the proper conditions. According to Maple News, […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its official cap for study permits in 2026, limiting the number to 408,000. This marks a 7% decrease from the 2025 target of 437,000, and a 16% drop from the 485,000 permits planned for 2024 — signaling a […]

Maple News reports that Quebec will implement major changes to its study permit financial requirements starting January 1, 2026. International students applying to study in Quebec will soon need to demonstrate a much higher level of financial stability, with required proof of funds set to more than triple for some […]

Maple News reports that beginning September 1, 2025, international students applying for a Canadian study permit will need to demonstrate increased financial capacity, with the minimum required funds rising by $2,260. This change aims to ensure students can support themselves independently without relying on employment during their studies. In light […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s study permit refusal rate has seen a noticeable rise in 2025, leaving thousands of international students at risk of derailed plans. A significant portion of these refusals stems from common, often preventable mistakes made during the application process. To help prospective students navigate Canada’s immigration […]

According to Maple News, the number of immigration applications waiting to be processed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reached nearly one million. As of September 30, 2024, the total backlog stood at 996,700, marking the highest volume of pending cases since November 2022. This significant queue includes […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028 introduces significant changes that directly impact international students. The federal government has announced a dramatic reduction in student intake targets, cutting planned admissions by nearly half compared to previous commitments. Under the new plan, Canada will admit only 155,000 […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will exempt master’s and doctoral students from Canada’s study permit cap, beginning January 1, 2026. This major policy update removes the requirement for a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL), significantly simplifying the application process for graduate-level international students. Previously, […]

Maple News reports that Canada is significantly behind in hitting its international student admissions target for 2025, issuing less than a third of the planned study permits in the first eight months of the year. Between January and August 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) granted just 89,430 new […]

Maple News reports that international students planning to stay and work in Canada after graduation should be mindful of several key requirements when applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Failure to understand and meet recent policy changes could result in a refused application. The PGWP allows international graduates of […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is expanding access to permanent residency for international students through its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP). Starting from August 26, 2025, to August 25, 2026, the department will accept a total of 2,970 applications under this initiative, a significant […]

Maple News reports a significant year-over-year decline in international student numbers coming to Canada, according to newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In August 2025, only 45,380 new international students arrived in Canada, marking a 43.1% drop from the 79,795 arrivals recorded in August 2024. This […]

Maple News reports that the University of Toronto has once again secured the top spot in the 2026 Times Higher Education Canada University Rankings, maintaining its long-standing leadership in Canadian academia. The annual report evaluates universities based on teaching quality, research impact, international outlook, and industry income. The 2026 rankings […]

Maple News reports that multiple public colleges in Ontario are facing significant financial strain due to a steep drop in international student enrolment, triggered by Canada’s 2024 federal cap on study permits and sweeping changes to post-graduation work eligibility rules. Loyalist College in Belleville and Northern College in Timmins are […]

According to Maple News, a temporary policy introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in June 2023 now allows certain foreign workers to study in Canada without obtaining a study permit. This interim measure, designed to support skill development and workforce flexibility, is valid until June 27, 2026, unless […]

According to recent research from Statistics Canada, international students who study healthcare in Canada are significantly more likely to work in fields aligned with their education than those from STEM or business programs. The study highlights a growing distinction between fields of study when it comes to career success after […]