Legit Update For Non-Canadian Students who wish to study in Canada this 2024.

For international students looking for chances for higher education, Canada continues to be one of the best options.

Prospective students should be aware of some new rules regarding the student visa for 2024, though.

The study visa has undergone revisions from the Canadian government, and it is imperative that you keep up to date if you plan to study there.

The requirements for acquiring the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) are also affected by the new regulations.

Some of the new regulations for foreign students planning to study in Canada as of 2024 are listed below:

1. New requirements for students' cost of living: starting January 1, 2024, international students must prove they have at least $20,635 (formerly $10,000) to pay for living expenses (qualifications vary for students moving to Quebec).

2. Modifications to the Eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits: Effective immediately, open work permits will only be granted to spouses of foreign students enrolled in master's, doctoral, or professional programmes.

3. Extended PGWPs for master's graduates: Students who graduate from Canadian master's programmes will soon be qualified for three-year PGWPs.

4. Modifications to the qualifications for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): PGWPs will no longer be available to international students starting study programmes in private colleges offering licenced curricula as of September 1, 2024.

5. Temporary government cap on admission of overseas students: 35% fewer study permits are likely to be granted in 2024 than in 2023, with 360 000 expected to be accepted. By the end of 2024, the cap for 2025 will be established.

It is projected that 360,000 new study permits will be issued to foreign students in 2024, a 35 percent decrease from 2023. By year's end, the cap for 2025 will be decided.

There will be a cap on the number of new overseas students enrolled in undergraduate programmes in each province and territory.

The provinces with the fastest rate of unsustainable increase in the number of international students will see a greater reduction in the number of study permits granted. For example, it is anticipated that the number of research permit approvals in Ontario will drop by 50%.

Canada's Motivations for Implementing the International Student Cap

The Canadian government has issued a notably higher number of study permits over the last ten years.

Sadly, the infrastructure required to handle this influx of foreign students has not kept up, placing a burden on the housing and healthcare systems.

In addition, several private universities have started taking in more foreign students in order to increase their revenue, frequently at the expense of raising entrance and curriculum requirements.

The goal of the new study permit cap is to give the Canadian government more time to create a framework for trusted institutions.

With the help of this framework, Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) will be encouraged to uphold strict academic standards and eliminate poor practices in the field of education.

By putting such safeguards in place, we can make sure that new international students to Canada get the help they need to succeed in school and in other areas of their lives.

What effect does the cap on foreign students have on those applying for study permits?

You may be concerned about how this new cap would affect your eligibility for a study permit in Canada if you are an international student.

It is predicted that the cap on foreign students will have a number of effects on those applying for study permits:

1. Increasing competition: Entry into Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) is anticipated to become increasingly competitive as fewer study permits are granted. There might be more applicants than available slots.

2. Effect on undergraduate programmes: Because fewer study permits are being granted, applicants enrolled in undergraduate programmes, such as bachelor's degrees, diplomas, or certificates, may find it more difficult to be eligible for one.

3. Master's and PhD programmes unaffected: Candidates applying to Canadian master's or PhD programmes may see little effects on their chances of being granted a study visa. The cap might have little impact on these programmes.

4. Increased competition within individual provinces: It is anticipated that provinces such as British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia may see more substantial cutbacks in the number of study permits granted. Students who want to study in these provinces may therefore have to compete more fiercely for study permits.

In general, candidates to undergraduate programmes and those who choose to study in provinces where permit allocations are being more severely curtailed are expected to find the procedure of obtaining study permits more competitive as a result of the foreign student cap.

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