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Those who plan to pursue academic, professional, vocational, or other courses at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada for over six months need to apply for a study permit. You should apply for a study permit before coming to Canada. Make sure you have a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution in Canada before you apply.

While the two governments have assured that Indian students in Canada won't get affected due to the ongoing diplomatic spat between the two countries, here's a look at what other changes have been brought in Canada's visa policies in the past five years.

In order to change Canada's International Student Programme (ISP), the IRCC wants to implement the Trusted Institution framework to its student visa programme

Institutions meeting certain criteria will be designated as Trusted Institutions. While the full implications of this designation are not yet fully clarified, the IRCC has indicated that Trusted Institutions may benefit from streamlined and expedited processing for their applicants.

IRCC plans to implement Trusted Institution framework to its student visa program by 2024, aiming to modernise the International Student Program.