Canada Caps Student Visas, Tweaks Work Permits

In January 2024, the Canadian government implemented a cap of approximately 360,000 on new international student visas for a two-year period to address challenges like housing shortages and to improve the overall quality of education and student support resources. This initiative includes changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program and introduces new requirements like the attestation letter for study permit applications. The changes also affect open work permit eligibility for spouses of international students. These measures are part of Canada’s effort to ensure a balanced and sustainable approach to international education, focusing on both the well-being of students and the needs of the Canadian education system.