Official announcements
These are official announcements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), summarised by Jacinth in plain language. Every item links to the source on canada.ca.
Minister Metlege Diab thanked the Office of the Auditor General for its audit of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s reforms to the International Student Program.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
New regulations for the International Student Program have taken effect in Canada. The government states that the program must be sustainable and that students must be protected from abuse within the system.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
Minister Marc Miller issued a statement regarding international student allocations for provinces and territories.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
Canada aims to maintain the benefits of international students by addressing vulnerabilities and integrity issues within the program. The government will manage student numbers sustainably while penalizing individuals who threaten the system.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
Minister Sean Fraser stated that recent reports indicate international students and graduates are facing removal from Canada. This action follows the determination that letters of acceptance submitted with their study permit applications were fraudulent.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
The Government of Canada announced changes that apply to all of IRCC’s clients. As the fall semester approaches, international students are reminded of the steps they need to take to return or come to Canada for their studies.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has implemented temporary policy changes to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
Learning institutions with approved COVID-19 readiness plans will soon be able to welcome more international students back to their schools.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
Temporary policy changes have been implemented since March 2020 to support international students, learning institutions, and other stakeholders in Canada’s education sector. These measures were introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: IRCCStudy permits
Summaries are drafted from the announcement text and do not add facts or advice. For how a change affects your own case, see our guides or talk to a consultant. Canonical page: https://www.jacinthimmigration.ca/news.
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