Latest Canadian study permit news, international student policy updates, eligibility changes, and related IRCC developments.
Canada’s 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan keeps annual targets at 370,000 new temporary resident arrivals and 380,000 permanent resident admissions from 2027 through 2029. Announced on November 5, 2026, it shifts more economic … Read More
To apply for Canada study permit for a 2027 program, first secure admission from a designated learning institution, obtain a provincial attestation letter or Quebec Acceptance Certificate if required, and apply online … Read More
Canada Immigration Processing Times as of November 1, 2026 cover visitor visas, study and work permits, permanent residence and citizenship. This update reviews ten high-volume countries for visitor visas and study permits, … Read More
Ontario has paused OSAP at private postsecondary institutions while an independent audit examines concerns about the integrity of applications in the sector. The Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security said … Read More
In Financial Credibility, the Federal Court granted judicial review after finding that a visa officer made an adverse credibility finding about the applicants’ bank balance without giving them an opportunity to respond. … Read More
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published guidance titled “Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.” The supplied source material does not include the instruction text or details of any operational change. … Read More
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published an item titled “Study permits – Guidelines on minor children.” The supplied source record does not include the revised study permit guidance for minor children, an … Read More
The Federal Court dismissed a Ghanaian midwife’s challenge to the refusal of her Canadian study permit application. In Study Permit Financing, the Court found the officer’s concerns about the purpose of the … Read More
IRCC says Canada study permit conditions require permit holders to remain enrolled at a designated learning institution, actively pursue their studies and comply with any conditions printed on their permit. Failing to … Read More
IRCC says new student and worker arrivals to Canada fell by 67% between January and June 2026 compared with the same period in 2024. The department reported declines of 102,520 new student … Read More