With the beginning of the new year, the Canadian government launched many regulations related to study for international students. These regulations are related to verifying acceptance letters for educational institutions. These updated regulations for education in Canada aim to simplify the process and prevent fraud that has prevented many students during the past period.
The government explained that the new principles and regulations aim to make international students flexible and aspire to continue their education within the country.
A platform for authenticating the acceptance letter for international students in Canada
It is worth noting that the latest updates include providing an online platform for international students dedicated to educational institutions for approving acceptance letters.
In addition to facilitating procedures for international students as they seek to obtain student visas (LOAs).
As explained in a report by CIC News, DLIs are now required to authenticate LOAs via the online portal within a time frame of 10 calendar days under the updated system. If the verification process is not completed within this stipulated period or if the message is determined to be fraudulent, it will result in cancellation of the student visa application. However, the fees paid by the applicant will be refunded.
If the verification process is not completed within the stipulated period, or if the message is previously determined to be fraudulent, this will lead to the cancellation of the visa application, and the student can recover the fees he paid.
Addressing misuse within the program
It is worth noting that this new step by the Canadian government aims to address previous cases of misuse within international student programs in Canada.
Especially after the recent incident, which caused the possibility of deportation of more than 700 Indian students from Canada, due to fraudulent acceptance letters containing forged stamps issued by the Immigration Department in Canada.
Updated study permit application form in Canada
Canada introduced an updated version of the study permit application form at the end of last year, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has made it clear that this latest version must be used when applying for IRCC.
Adding that any applications submitted by students to study in Canada using the old version of the application form will not be considered and will not be considered valid.
Adjustments for studying in Canada for international students 2024
The new amendments launched by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Canada include raising the cost of living limit for students.
It also includes re-evaluating the 20-hour work limit for international students, and allowing students to include time spent abroad in their work permit will also be stopped.
The Department intends to synchronize the registration of international students and the issuance of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) with labor market and demographic requirements. This represents a pivotal year of change in Canada's strategy towards accommodating nearly one million international students.
The issuance of post-graduation work permits will also be synchronized with labor market and demographic requirements, making this year pivotal for strategic changes towards accommodating nearly one million international students.
Latest developments in education in Canada for international students
The latest developments regarding Canadian student visas include what was announced at the beginning of this year, where students must provide funding sources of 20,635 Canadian dollars annually for their residency.
This amount is double the previous amount of 10,000 Canadian dollars, and the government aims through this decision to ensure sufficient financial support that international students need to adapt to the current standard of living in Canada.
