7 Changes in Canada's International Students' Policy

Study permit cap is set at 45% lower than 2023 level putting the number at 437K in 2025

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2 PAL Requirements

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3 Financial Requirement Increased

4 PGWP Restrictions

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5 Spousal Work Permit Restricted

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6 Off-campus work hour increased

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7 Stricter rules for changing schools

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For more information, visit:

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7 Changes in Canada's International Students' Policy

Study permit cap is set at 45% lower than 2023 level putting the number at 437K in 2025

1 Study Permit Cap

2 PAL Requirements

A Provincial Attestation Letter is required to apply for Study Permit

3 Financial Requirement Increased

Financial requirements or GIC increased from $10k to $20,635

4 PGWP Restrictions

Public-Private Partnership college programs are not eligible for PGWP

5 Spousal Work Permit Restricted

Undergraduate and college diploma programs are excluded from spousal open work permit

6 Off-campus work hour increased

Off-campus work hours increased from 20 to 24 hours per week.

7 Stricter rules for changing schools

New study permit will be required to change the DLI

For more information, visit:

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