IRCC Immigration Updates

Study Permits

Nov 25, 2025

2026 provincial and territorial allocations under the international student cap

Official IRCC notice: 2026 provincial and territorial allocations under the international student cap

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Jun 25, 2025

Update on field of study requirement for post-graduation work permits

Official IRCC notice: Update on field of study requirement for post-graduation work permits

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Jan 24, 2025

2025 provincial and territorial allocations under the international student cap

Official IRCC notice: 2025 provincial and territorial allocations under the international student cap

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Study Permits

Nov 15, 2024

New International Student Program regulations take effect

Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from…

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Aug 14, 2024

Enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities by welcoming French-speaking international students and immigrants

Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity. This is why Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers who will enrich the linguistic, s…

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Aug 13, 2024

Minister Miller to announce new welcoming Francophone communities and student pilot

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce the addition of new communities to the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative and the new Francophone…

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Apr 26, 2024

Minister Miller to address off-campus work hours for international students

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to address new rules governing off-campus work hours for international students.

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Apr 05, 2024

Minister Miller issues statement on international student allocations for provinces and territories

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement

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Jan 22, 2024

Making Canada’s International Student Program sustainable

Canada values the significant social, cultural and economic benefits that international students bring to Canada. For those benefits to continue and to ensure international students who arrive in Cana…

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Dec 07, 2023

Minister Miller to provide update on the International Students Program

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to provide an update on the International Students Program.

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Jun 14, 2023

Statement from Minister Fraser concerning reports of international student fraud

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), issued the following statement: "There have been recent reports of international students and graduates fac…

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Study Permits

Mar 07, 2022

Facilitative measures to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has made a number of temporary policy changes intended to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

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