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*Cap on International Student Permits: Canada introduces a two-year cap on international student permits to stabilize growth, expecting a 35% reduction in...2024.
*Provincial/Territorial Caps: Caps vary by province and territory, with larger decreases in areas with rapid student population growth.
Exclusions: The cap excludes master's, doctoral, and primary/secondary education students.
*Study permit renewals are unaffected.
Attestation Requirement: From January 22, 2024, study permit applications must include an attestation letter from the relevant province or territory.
*Post-Graduation Work Permit Changes: Ineligibility for students in curriculum licensing programs starting September 2024; extended permit duration for master’s/short graduate program graduates.
*Spousal Work Permit Restrictions: Limited to spouses of master’s and doctoral students.
*Overall Goal: To support genuine students and alleviate pressures on Canadian services.
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