Study permit insights for international students: application strategy, refusal responses, PGWP eligibility, work rules while studying, and pathways from Canadian education to permanent residence.
IRCC has extended the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot. What prospective students should check before committing to a program.
Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot Extended to August 2027 Read More »
Full-time students at designated learning institutions can work up to 24 hours per week off campus during the school term, and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. Here are the current rules.
International Students Can Work 24 Hours a Week Off Campus: The Rules in 2026 Read More »
Study permit refusals are among the most common in Canadian immigration. Almost all of them trace back to five predictable weaknesses.
Study Permit Refusals: The 5 Most Common Reasons, and How to Avoid Them Read More »
IRCC confirmed in January that no fields of study will be added to or removed from PGWP eligibility in 2026. Stability is good news, but the list still catches students by surprise. Check before you commit tuition.
The PGWP Field-of-Study List Is Frozen for 2026: Verify Your Program Before You Enroll Read More »
Canada will issue up to 408,000 study permits in 2026, 7 percent fewer than 2025. BC holds 32,596 capped application spaces, and as of January 1, master’s and doctoral students at public institutions no longer need an attestation letter.
