New changes to Canadian student work permit (PGWP)

Canadian #Immigration Minister #MarcMiller announced several new measures affecting international students today.

Extension of the current cap on foreign enrolment through 2025 and 2026. The cap for each of those two years will be set at 10% less than the 2024 level.

The cap now captures master’s and doctoral students for 2025 and beyond, whereas students in advanced degrees were previously exempt from cap limits.

University degree graduates will remain eligible for a #PostGraduate #WorkPermit (#PGWP) of up to three years.
Graduates from public college programmes will no longer be eligible for a three-year PGWP unless their programme is linked to an area of high labour market demand.

Only spouses of master’s degree students whose programme is at least 16 months in duration will be eligible for a spousal permit.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate a minimum language proficiency in French or English, beginning 1 November 2024.

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