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New updates from IRCC, including extension of limits of working hours & new cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/12/revised-requirements-to-better-protect-international-students.html

"The waiver on the 20-hour-per-week limit on the number of hours international students are allowed to work off campus while class is in session will be extended to April 30, 2024. International students already in Canada, as well as applicants who have already submitted an application for a study permit as of December 7, 2023, will be able to work off campus more than 20 hours per week until that time. We continue to examine options for this policy in the future, such as expanding off-campus work hours for international students to 30 hours per week while class is in session."

"The cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants has not changed since the early 2000s, when it was set at $10,000 for a single applicant. As such, the financial requirement hasn’t kept up with the cost of living over time, resulting in students arriving in Canada only to learn that their funds aren’t adequate. For 2024, a single applicant will need to show they have $20,635, representing 75% of LICO, in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. This change will apply to new study permit applications received on or after January 1, 2024."

Revised requirements to better protect international students Canada is a top destination for international students, thanks to our high-quality educational institutions; our welcoming, diverse society; and the opportunities for some to work or immigrate permanently after graduation. While international students have contributed to life on campuses and innovat...

Due to significant wildfire activity, please do not travel for non-essential reasons to the Central Interior and Southeast – including to the Shuswap and Okanagan.

We need to secure more accommodation for the tens of thousands of people who have been evacuated, as well as firefighters and emergency personnel who also need a place to stay. An emergency order is in place in the Okanagan to free up temporary accommodation, like hotels, motels and campgrounds, for people who need it.

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Update from IRCC...

“Effective March 29, 2023, Turkish and Syrian nationals can continue to study, work or visit family by applying for an extension of their status free of charge. An open work permit pathway will be made available for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada. These measures will make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams.”

Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents As part of Canada’s response to the situation in Türkiye and Syria, the Government of Canada has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications from people affected by the devastating earthquakes on a priority basis, including applications for refugee resettlement. Now, we are als...

Update from IRCC...

"PGWP holders who are eligible for the facilitative process will soon receive messages about logging into their online IRCC Secure Account, starting April 6, 2023, to opt in and update key personal information."

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth.

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Applications are now being accepted for our new on-campus housing ready for a January move-in.

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