Canada is welcoming 485,000 international students in 2024 and 437,000 in 2025

Highlights: Canada to welcome 485,000 international students in 2024 and 473,000 in 2025

• The Canadian government has recently announced the cap count for international student intakes in 2024.
• The country will be welcoming 485,000 international students in 2024 and 437,000 in 2025 respectively.
• The Post-Graduation Work Permit will also be updated to suit the labour market gaps in Canada.
• Spouses of Postgraduation students with minimum course duration of 16 months will be eligible for SOWP.

 

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International Student Cap Count in Canada

In a recent announcement, the Canadian government has revealed the cap count for international students coming to Canada in 2024 and 2025. The country will be welcoming 485,000 students in 2024 and 437,000 students in 2025.

 

Changes are to be announced for the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) to align them with the recent labour market demands of the country.

 

Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

IRCC has announced certain changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The number of employer inspections has been increased recently and the training for decision-making officers has been updated.

 

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