Canada Announces Significant Changes to Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
24 Nov, 2023 Student Visa, CanadaImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled key changes to the International Student Program, aimed at enhancing the program’s integrity and safeguarding students from fraud. Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) will soon be required to verify every applicant’s acceptance letter directly with IRCC. By the fall of 2024, a "recognized institution" framework will be implemented, offering benefits such as priority processing for study permit applications. Additionally, a comprehensive review of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) criteria is underway, marking the first such review in a decade.