Study Permit

If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes your application.

Applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) seems simple, but even small errors can lead to refusal. Here are the most frequent causes:

In March and April 2024, 50,000 international students—including 20,000 from India—enrolled in Canadian colleges and universities but didn’t attend classes, raising concerns about immigration fraud and misuse of the student visa system.

According to a recent report by The Globe and Mail, nearly 50,000 international students were labeled as "non-compliant" during March and April 2024 by IRCC. These students, despite receiving study permits, did not enroll or attend the colleges and universities they were assigned to, making up 6.9% of the tracked international student population.

Through various inter-governmental agreements and initiatives, the province of Quebec allows several groups of international students to benefit from an exemption from international tuition fees.

Through various inter-governmental agreements and initiatives, the province of Quebec allows several groups of international students to benefit from an exemption from international tuition fees.

Canada is one of the world's most attractive destinations for international students.

Last year, Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students, an all-time record.

Marc Miller, has expressed concern over the rising number of international students seeking asylum to stay in the country, calling it an "alarming trend."

In 2022, Canada admitted a record of 551,405 international students from 184 countries and as the end of 2022; there were 807,750 international students with valid study permits in Canada.

Landing in Canada for the first time as an international student is exciting, but it also comes with important responsibilities. To make the transition smooth, there are several steps you should take soon after arrival. These will help you get organized, stay protected, and start your new life with confidence.

British Columbia has introduced new guidelines that will cap international student enrollment at public Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to 30% of total enrollment. Private DLIs are exempt from this cap.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has announced a new temporary measure aimed at alleviating Canada's historic labour shortages. Fraser says this will allow over 500,000 international students already in Canada to potentially work more hours.

Eligibility for Spouses of International Students
Under the new policy, Family Open Work Permit (OWP) will only be available to spouses of international students who are enrolled in:

IRCC has also launched a new website to allow the public to track the immigration backlog.

Yes, if you applied for a permit extension/change before your original permit expired, you can continue working under the same conditions as your original permit while your new application is being processed.

International students and their spouses or partners may be eligible to work during their studies.

On March 21st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to increase "domestic draws" for temporary residents in Canada seeking permanent residency (PR). These draws are part of programs like Express Entry, selecting candidates based on factors like scores, professional experience, or French language skills. This initiative is intended to alleviate strains on essential sectors by facilitating the transition of temporary residents, such as those on work or study permits, to permanent status.

Canada's immigration minister has just announced a range of measures to help Turkish and Syrian temporary residents living in Canada.

In the first quarter of 2025, Canada approved 834,010 temporary resident applications, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, according to new IRCC data. This surge highlights Canada’s global appeal but also reflects growing strain on the immigration system.

Canada has introduced a cap of 505,162 on study permit applications for the remainder of 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22 to December 31. Applications exceeding this limit will be returned unprocessed, with fees refunded.