Canada, a popular destination for international students, has announced major updates to its International Student Program. These changes are designed to address challenges faced by students, including rising costs and inadequate housing.
Effective December 1st, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in application fees for foreign nationals seeking to regain their status or return to Canada after being inadmissible.
IRCC has extended the deadline for Express Entry applications affected by technical issues. Applicants with dependent children who are over the age of 18 and reside in Canada are affected. IRCC is working urgently to fix the issue and has contacted all affected applicants directly.
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Canada is taking steps to streamline its immigration system by expediting the processing of certain visitor visas. This initiative is focused on facilitating the entry of individuals attending major conferences and events in Canada, as well as those seeking to visit the country for tourism purposes.
IRCC has announced a series of changes to its International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) criteria. These changes will be implemented in the coming months and are designed to strengthen the program, protect students from fraud, and align the PGWP with the country's labor market needs.
Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026, which outlines its plans to welcome 485,000 new immigrants in 2024 and 500,000 new immigrants in 2025 and 2026. The plan remains unchanged from the previous three years, as the government seeks to support economic growth and balance the pressures in areas like housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.
In a recent update, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) faces obstacles processing Indian visa applications. With reduced staff, backlogs are growing, and diplomatic tensions add complexity. However, IRCC is determined to restore efficient processing by early 2024.
VFS Global has clarified that its Canada-centric visa application centres will remain open in 10 Indian cities despite the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats from India. The Canadian immigration body, IRCC, has also clarified that it will continue to accept and process applications from India, but the reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence is likely to have an impact on visa processing time.
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