๐จ Canada Tightens Student Visa Rules โ Ontario & Quebec Get the Most Permits! ๐จ๐ฆ๐
The Canadian government is reducing international student permits by 10% this year to address housing, healthcare, and job market concerns. ๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ
๐น 2025 Study Permit Allocations:
๐ Ontario โ 116,740 permits ๐
๐ Quebec โ 72,977 permits ๐ซ
๐ British Columbia โ 53,589 permits ๐ฒ
๐ Nunavut & Northwest Territories โ Only 220 permits โ๏ธ
โ ๏ธ Stricter Visa & Work Rules:
๐ธ Students must show CA$20,600 (US$14,00 in financial support ๐ฐ
๐ธ English/French proficiency (B2 for university, B1 for college) is now required ๐
๐ธ Fewer Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) โ Students transferring programs may lose PGWP eligibility โ๐ผ
๐ Impact:
๐จโ๐ 45% fewer international students expected in 2025 compared to 2023 ๐
โณ Faster visa processing via Student Direct Stream (SDS) for eligible countries ๐
With fewer work opportunities and rising costs, is Canada still the top destination for international students? ๐ค