Canada has unveiled its plan to regulate the issuance of study permits to international students over the next two years. The country aims to reduce the number of new permits granted, setting a target of 485K approvals for 2024.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the implementation of a national cap on study permit applications in response to the rapid growth of international student numbers.
Provincial and territorial allocations for 2024 have been finalized as part of this plan.
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Miller introduced the Net Zero First Year Growth Model, designed to stabilize incoming post-secondary student numbers while ensuring adequate support for their academic endeavours in Canada.
This model includes a national cap linked with the number of expiring study permits in the current year. The goal is to match the intake of international students in 2024 with the number of expiring permits during the same period.
Under this model, a national approval rate of 60% for study permit applications sets the adjusted target at approximately 606K for 2024.
However, specific groups of international students, such as those in primary and secondary schooling or pursuing advanced degrees like master’s or doctorates, are excluded.
Canada’s plan seeks to manage the influx of international students while ensuring the quality and sustainability of the education system.
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