This marks an increase of 33,950 compared to the previous year, where 437,600 new permanent residents were admitted.
This marks an increase of 33,950 compared to the previous year, where 437,600 new permanent residents were admitted.
In the first half of 2023, Nigerians became Canada’s fastest-growing international student group, experiencing a 44 percent surge in study permits issued, surpassing the total for all of 2022.
The new instructions outline that IRCC will process a maximum of 606,250 applications, irrespective of the approval outcome on each application.
“Right now, it’s very hit and miss,” as he highlights that the current approach appears to be somewhat disjointed, with the federal government acting independently, and emphasizes the importance of a more comprehensive consultation process.
Schools in the province have actively pursued the enrollment of international students, and the newly imposed cap could result in a 50 percent reduction in the number of new students that schools are allowed to admit.
Apartments emerged as the frontrunners in rental growth during 2023, boasting the lowest average rents at $2,076 but experiencing the fastest growth at 12.8 percent.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller shed light on regions in Canada where private institutions are allegedly conferring what he referred to as “fake degrees.”
The provinces with the highest concentration of international students are Ontario, boasting 526,015, followed by British Columbia with 202,565, and Quebec with 117,925.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has unveiled changes aimed at restricting Canada’s international student program including a temporary reduction in the number of new student visas by 35 percent.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has hinted at the possibility of the federal government imposing a cap on the number of study permits issued, expressing concerns about the high volume that he believes has become unmanageable.
The minister said that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada are troubled by the surge in international students, stressing the pivotal role provinces must play in managing this escalating trend.
The cap is set to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, marking a 35 percent decrease from the previous year.
According to IRCC, the cap this year is anticipated to result in about 360,000 approved study permits, a reduction of 35% from 2023. It will be introduced for each province and territory, to be weighted by population and aimed at significant decreases in provinces where the population of international students experience the most unsustainable increases.
According to the proposed plan, each province will receive a designated allotment from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for study permits. The leaked memo also noted that immigration officials are considering a model similar to Quebec’s, where provincial governments must provide a supporting letter for each study permit application.
The figure of 62,410 international students transitioning to permanent residency in Canada marks a notable increase compared to the 52,740 international graduates who made this transition in 2022, reflecting a growth of 9,670 individuals.
The plan encompasses a new Francophone immigration policy, the expansion of the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiatives, the introduction of a dedicated program supporting Francophone immigration, and the implementation of the Action Plan for Official Languages.
Canadians are encountering growing difficulties in finding affordable housing, with rents increasing by 7.7% in December compared to the previous year, as reported by Statscan.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller expressed concerns about the current volume, describing it as a “system that has gotten out of control.”
The data, spanning from Jan. 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023, revealed that only 54.3 percent of the 866,206 study permit applicants accepted by Canadian schools received approval from the Immigration Department.
This follows the government’s measures to strengthen and maintain the integrity of the international student program in Canada.
In the first half of 2023, Nigerians became Canada’s fastest-growing international student group, experiencing a 44 percent surge in study permits issued, surpassing the total for all of 2022.
The new instructions outline that IRCC will process a maximum of 606,250 applications, irrespective of the approval outcome on each application.
“Right now, it’s very hit and miss,” as he highlights that the current approach appears to be somewhat disjointed, with the federal government acting independently, and emphasizes the importance of a more comprehensive consultation process.
Schools in the province have actively pursued the enrollment of international students, and the newly imposed cap could result in a 50 percent reduction in the number of new students that schools are allowed to admit.
Apartments emerged as the frontrunners in rental growth during 2023, boasting the lowest average rents at $2,076 but experiencing the fastest growth at 12.8 percent.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller shed light on regions in Canada where private institutions are allegedly conferring what he referred to as “fake degrees.”
The provinces with the highest concentration of international students are Ontario, boasting 526,015, followed by British Columbia with 202,565, and Quebec with 117,925.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has unveiled changes aimed at restricting Canada’s international student program including a temporary reduction in the number of new student visas by 35 percent.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has hinted at the possibility of the federal government imposing a cap on the number of study permits issued, expressing concerns about the high volume that he believes has become unmanageable.
The minister said that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada are troubled by the surge in international students, stressing the pivotal role provinces must play in managing this escalating trend.
The cap is set to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, marking a 35 percent decrease from the previous year.
According to IRCC, the cap this year is anticipated to result in about 360,000 approved study permits, a reduction of 35% from 2023. It will be introduced for each province and territory, to be weighted by population and aimed at significant decreases in provinces where the population of international students experience the most unsustainable increases.
According to the proposed plan, each province will receive a designated allotment from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for study permits. The leaked memo also noted that immigration officials are considering a model similar to Quebec’s, where provincial governments must provide a supporting letter for each study permit application.
The figure of 62,410 international students transitioning to permanent residency in Canada marks a notable increase compared to the 52,740 international graduates who made this transition in 2022, reflecting a growth of 9,670 individuals.
The plan encompasses a new Francophone immigration policy, the expansion of the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiatives, the introduction of a dedicated program supporting Francophone immigration, and the implementation of the Action Plan for Official Languages.
Canadians are encountering growing difficulties in finding affordable housing, with rents increasing by 7.7% in December compared to the previous year, as reported by Statscan.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller expressed concerns about the current volume, describing it as a “system that has gotten out of control.”
The data, spanning from Jan. 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023, revealed that only 54.3 percent of the 866,206 study permit applicants accepted by Canadian schools received approval from the Immigration Department.
This follows the government’s measures to strengthen and maintain the integrity of the international student program in Canada.
The surge indicated the highest population growth in any quarter since 1957.
