Key Changes
Study Permit Reduction Canada is reducing study permit targets by 10% to 437,000 for 2025, aiming to stabilize growth.
New PAL/TAL Requirement A Provincial Allocation Limit (PAL) and Territorial Allocation Limit (TAL) will cap the number of study permits issued per province/territory.
Graduate Student Restrictions New restrictions for graduate students will be introduced.
DLI Verification Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) must verify student status to ensure only eligible students receive study permits.
Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be enrolled at a DLI, demonstrate financial stability, and prove they will leave Canada after their permit expires.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)PGWP eligibility changes:
From September 1, 2024, students in licensed curriculum programs will no longer qualify.
Master's degree graduates will soon be eligible for a three-year work permit.
Stay informed and ensure you meet the updated requirements for a successful application.