Study in Canada

In 2023, more than 354,000 people became Canadian citizens in more than 3,000 citizenship ceremonies across the country.

Canada is preparing to create a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of people who have lived and worked in Canada illegally.
- Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC

The cost-of-living financial requirement for international students filing study permit applications will be increased to $20,635 from $10,000 in 2024.
- Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC

Immfluencer Update:
The temporary policy providing an additional 18-month work permit to post-graduation work permit holders expiring up to December 31, 2023, will not be extended further.

Immfluencer Update:
Students starting a study program before September 1, 2024, can continue counting online study time towards a future post-graduation work permit, constituting less than 50% of the program of study.

Immfluencer Update:
The waiver on the 20-hour-per-week limit for off-campus work will be extended to April 30, 2024, providing flexibility for students.

Starting December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLI) will be required to confirm every applicant’s letter of acceptance through a new verification process before a study permit is issued.

Are you preparing to travel to Canada to start your semester as an international student? Prepare for your arrival! Learn what to do before you come to Canada.

Canada set an immigration record in 2022 with 430,000 new permanent residents.

Until December 31, 2023, if you’re an international student and have a study permit with off-campus work authorization, there is no longer a limit on the hours you can work.