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Canada experienced a surge in international student arrivals in 2023 with a 29% increase. To streamline admissions, a cap of 600,000 study permit applications is set for 2024. Focus areas include STEM programs, high-demand sectors, and application timing.

The university attracts, supports and graduates international students from 140 countries around the world.

Canada has improved the way it calculates processing times for immigration applications, aiming to enhance predictability. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will now use forward-looking processing times for several high-volume immigration programs, such as Express Entry and citizenship grants. This change follows recommendations from an Auditor General report, focusing on improving communication with applicants. Updated service standards are anticipated by the end of the year.

As per the earlier rule, international students were allowed to work for more than 20 hours every week while they were off campus. The rule came to an end on April 30, 2024.

Study In Canada: The temporary policy permitting students to work off campus for over 20 hours per week ending on April 30, 2024.

Canada has introduced new limits on off-campus work hours for international students, reducing from unlimited to 24 hours per week during the academic semester. Changes aim to balance work and academic commitments effectively, ensuring program integrity.

Trudeau announced a new flights agreement between Canada and India, emphasizing additional routes to Amritsar. The Khalsa Day Parade witnessed pro-Khalistan slogans amidst discussions of the open skies agreement. Sikh Heritage Month and the Sikh communitys contributions were also recognized.

Ontario has received an increased allocation of 21,500 nominations for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2024, up from 16,500 in 2023. This surge follows a meeting where Canadian immigration ministers discussed the programs impact. All provinces except Quebec and Nunavut receive nominations from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Experts say that most students who are going to Canada are more interested in settling in the country than pursuing meaningful education

The college applications abroad help students in their personal growth, self-discovery, and laying a strong foundation for their future.